How to Activate a New Prepaid Electricity Meter (Offline & Online)

A prepaid meter can’t function without activation, so it is important for users to activate their new electricity meter after installation to enable them to start using it. So, in this comprehensive guide, we’re going to show you how to activate a new prepaid meter both online and offline. 

However, before an electricity consumer can activate a new meter, an activation code is required. Users can get this code from their electricity provider. As we note above, consumers can activate their meters both online and offline, making the process seamless. Meanwhile, it is important to note that some meters may not need an activation code, so if your meter falls into this category, you’re expected to contact your electricity provider for assistance. 

How to Activate a New Prepaid Electricity Meter Offline

To activate your prepaid meter offline, follow the steps below:

• Switch on your socket and connect your User Interface Unit (UIU) to it. A power supply is needed for this activation to be completed. 
• Enter your meter number on the UIU and click on the ‘’enter’’ button.
• After entering your meter number, input the second 20 digits you received from your disco and click on the red button.
• Now, enter the third 20 digits and click on the enter button.
• Once you input these numbers, your UIU will display a ‘’successful” message on the screen. This indicates that the activation was successful and you can then recharge your meter.

How to Activate a New Prepaid Electricity Meter Online

Prepaid meters can also be activated online. To activate yours virtually, follow the steps below:

• Sign in to your disco’s official website
• Enter your meter number in the space provided.
• Tap on the submit tab
• Now, you will receive an activation code
• Input the activation code in the space provided.

N/B;

Not all the prepaid meters require an activation code before they can be activated. Hence, if you input an activation and you get an error message as a response, it means that your activation wasn’t successful, which means you will need to contact your disco’s customer support unit for assistance. 

How to Get Activation Code for Prepaid Meter

To get an activation code for your prepaid meter, you can either request it online by visiting your disco’s official website or by visiting your electricity provider’s office and requesting it. Getting the code is quite simple; just choose the method that is comfortable for you.

How to Manage Your Prepaid Electricity Meter

Having successfully activated your prepaid meter, it is important to utilize it properly. Some useful tips that will help you maximize your meter include:

• Track your energy consumption to ensure proper usage
• Adopt energy-efficient practices to avoid energy waste.
• Check and maintain your meter regularly to enhance performance. 

Conclusion

Activating a new prepaid electricity meter is simple since the process can be done both online and offline. However, electricity consumers will need an activation before their meters can be activated. These codes can be obtained from the electricity providers. It is also worthy of note that prepaid meters must be installed first before activation.