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My Optus app & My Account troubleshooting

Having trouble with the My Optus app or your My Account?

Follow the troubleshooting steps in this article to get back up and running again.

If you're having issues using My Optus app, try the following troubleshooting steps:

  1. Update the My Optus app to the latest version

  2. Check compatibility of your device. Your smartphone should be running iOS 14 (or higher) OR Android 10.0 (or higher)

  3. If you're having difficulty accessing all your services and functionality (e.g. billing options):
    1. Make sure you're logged in to the app
    2.  Click here if you've forgotten your log in details

  4. Turn your device OFF, then back ON again

  5. Reset your device's Network Settings
    1. If you need help, search your device in our device guides for network reset instructions

  6. Delete the My Optus app, turn your device OFF and ON, then re-install the app

If you're still having trouble after completing the above steps, contact us for more help.

If you're having issues using My Account, try the following troubleshooting steps:

  1. If you can't log in to My Account:
    1. Click here if you're forgotten your log in or password
    2. Click here if you haven't registered yet

  2. Make sure you're using a supported browser:
    1. Chrome is the best browser to use for My Account
    2. You may experience limited functionality using Safari
    3. Microsoft Edge is not supported

  3. Try refreshing the page or closing the browser and opening again

  4. Clear your browsers cache and cookies or try using incognito mode

If you're still having issues, trying using the My Optus app, or get in touch with us for more help.

You'll only be able to view accounts and services that you're the account holder for or have authority from the account holder.

If there's services you believe should be displayed, check the following:

  1. Make sure you're logged in:
    • My Account
    • My Optus app

  2. Is the account in your name or someone else's? This includes if you have a personal account in your name and an account under a business name
    • If accounts are in different names you'll need to get the account holder to contact us to confirm they approve for you to have access to their account
      • Read more about change of ownership here
    • If the accounts are all under the same name, there may be some issues with validating the information. You'll need to contact us to confirm the account details 
      • Find out how to consolidate your accounts here

Error Message

How to fix it

Invalid username or password

Reset your password

Your login email hasn't been confirmed yet

Reset your password

Your temporary password has expired

Reset your password

Your user account is blocked for 15 minutes

Too many incorrect login attempts have been made so:

  1. Wait 15 mins and try again
  2. Reset your password

My Account not linked

You'll need to contact us

Invalid customer status. Account is disabled

You'll need to contact us

Date of birth not match

Make sure you're entering the correct date of birth.

If you are, you'll need to contact us

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