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Tim_OVO
OVO Staff
OVO Forum Legend
May 12, 2017

OVO Forum - had an issue registering or logging in?

  • May 12, 2017
  • 19 replies
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Updated on 11/04/22 by Jess_OVO

 

Welcome to the OVO online community! Think of this as an online space to share advice with other OVO members, with some OVO moderators on hand to make sure chats here are relevant, kind and helpful.

 

Just discovered this forum and need a bit of help getting the hang of posting or logging in here? Check out our Community tutorial here.

 

Still having trouble? You can get in touch with our moderators by emailing forum@ovoenergy.com (note this email address is solely for answering issues relating to use of this platform - to contact our Support Team about your energy account the email address to use is hello@ovoenergy.com)

 

Noticed any tech issues with the forum platform or got some suggestions on how we could do things better? Comment below, we’d love to hear how we can improve! :slight_smile:

19 replies

May 14, 2017
So I finally found favourites - but click on delete and you get a blank page but it isnt deleted.
Mattj3135
Newcomer
Newcomer
May 14, 2017
So I finally found favourites - but click on delete and you get a blank page but it isnt deleted.

Hi @buzzard are you referring to the notifications from the forum?
Live one day at a time and make it a masterpiece
May 15, 2017
Hi @buzzard are you referring to the notifications from the forum?

I've worked it our now - complicated process compared to any other forum Ive used.
Darran_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
May 15, 2017
@Smiter

Just to confirm, I have updated your email address. Can you please log out and back in again to check everything is working. Please comment below, if you experience any further issues.

Thanks!

Darran
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Newcomer
May 23, 2017
I give up. An OVO email said I had a personal message. I clicked the link and got the banner "You are not authorised to access this page". So I logged in. First mistake - I logged in to my Ovo page on the main website. But there's no link from there to the Forum. I logged in here but I don't seem to have a homepage for me, just your homepage. I "searched" my Username and found my last question. Nothing additional on there.
Normally on a forum, my name is at the top from which hovering the mouse produces options. I can't remember what you said to do last time. I'm not prepared to start a user manual for myself so I'll just go back to phoning Ovo if I have a problem.
Other websites have a Q and A page which a browser can access without logging in. You only log in to ask a new question. On the public access page there are a list of questions with answers that may solve your query e.g DIY at B&Q. Many online stores show reviews of their products by customers. No membership required to access and very user-friendly.
In 5 days time, I shall be 70 and I'm not in the best of health. . I just want a simple life. This website is too difficult for me to navigate. If you reply to this, I won't see it because the email link won't provide access.
So I'll leave it to you youngsters. .
Tim_OVO
OVO Staff
Tim_OVOAuthor
OVO Forum Legend
May 25, 2017
I give up. An OVO email said I had a personal message. I clicked the link and got the banner "You are not authorised to access this page". So I logged in. First mistake - I logged in to my Ovo page on the main website. But there's no link from there to the Forum. I logged in here but I don't seem to have a homepage for me, just your homepage. I "searched" my Username and found my last question. Nothing additional on there.
Normally on a forum, my name is at the top from which hovering the mouse produces options. I can't remember what you said to do last time. I'm not prepared to start a user manual for myself so I'll just go back to phoning Ovo if I have a problem.
Other websites have a Q and A page which a browser can access without logging in. You only log in to ask a new question. On the public access page there are a list of questions with answers that may solve your query e.g DIY at B&Q. Many online stores show reviews of their products by customers. No membership required to access and very user-friendly.
In 5 days time, I shall be 70 and I'm not in the best of health. . I just want a simple life. This website is too difficult for me to navigate. If you reply to this, I won't see it because the email link won't provide access.
So I'll leave it to you youngsters. .


Thanks for reaching out with this issue, @Yorick but it's a real shame to hear you won't be checking back. In case you change your mind here's my advice:

In order to view any personal, private messages (PMs) sent to you, view your picture (or grey avatar shaped head) at the top right of the page. This will bring up a drop down menu, with the third from bottom option being 'Private messages'. This will open all PMs and any unread messages will be in bold.

Just to be clear, you can browse and search for any topics without logging in, and rest assured we will be making it much easier for users to flick between My OVO, OVO Answers and the OVO Forum moving forwards.

Hope this helps
Tim
Carbon neutral - we need a community to get there! My green tech: Aclara SGM 1411-B smart meter, Chameleon IHD6
Newcomer
November 16, 2017
Hi Tim,

It seems that, again, when I log into my Ovo it says that my switch is on hold, even thou I'm registered with you for 10 months now. Ovo app is the same.

Thank you for your help,
Alina
herbie
Newcomer
Newcomer
November 18, 2017
Having trouble logging into the forum. Every time I log in I get an error message. Wronge email or password. On using the reset password and using the same password I am logged in. When returning later can not log in and have to do a password rest.
Darran_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
November 20, 2017
Hi @herbie I've checked your account and you are all set up correctly so not sure why you are experiencing these issues.

Are you able to post below a screen shot of the error message? That might help us work out whats going on.

Thanks

Darran
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herbie
Newcomer
Newcomer
November 20, 2017
Please find screen shot.
Hade to reset password again to login to post this.

Herbie