Logging in to Backhandsmash with MATCHi
What has changed?
Backhandsmash has switched to MATCHi for all logins. This means you will now log in through the MATCHi login page — the same one used by all other MATCHi applications.
Your old Backhandsmash username and password will no longer work. You must use a MATCHi account to log in going forward.
For existing Backhandsmash users
If you connected your MATCHi account in the MATCHi mobile app
Log in with that same MATCHi account. Your Backhandsmash profile and all your data will be available automatically. The connection will be preserved both in the app and on the web.
If you have NOT connected a MATCHi account
Log in or create a MATCHi account using the same email address as your Backhandsmash account. The system will automatically match and connect the accounts based on the email.
Logged in but missing leagues or match data?
If you have logged in with MATCHi but your old leagues and results are not showing up, your old Backhandsmash account may not have been automatically connected. You can fix this yourself using the Connect Old Account feature:
- Log in to Backhandsmash with your MATCHi account
- Go to your Profile page and click Connect old Backhandsmash account
- Enter your old Backhandsmash username and old password
- You will see a summary of the old account (name, email, and leagues) — review it and click Confirm
- Your old leagues and match data will be merged into your current account
- Log out and log back in to see all your data
Note: This action cannot be undone. The old account will be deactivated after the merge.
Forgotten your Backhandsmash email?
If you remember your old Backhandsmash username and password but have forgotten which email was associated with your account, you can retrieve it using our self-service tool:
- Go to the Retrieve Email page: backhandsmash.com/Account/RecoverEmail
- Enter your old Backhandsmash username and old password
- The system will display your email address and show whether your account is already connected to MATCHi
After retrieving your email:
- If connected: Your account is already linked to MATCHi. Simply log in with your MATCHi account.
- If not connected: Create a new MATCHi account using the displayed email address, or log in with an existing MATCHi account that uses that email. If you no longer have access to that email, contact support for help changing it.
Summary
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Already connected via MATCHi app | Log in with your existing MATCHi account |
| Not connected, have a MATCHi account with same email | Log in with that MATCHi account |
| Not connected, no MATCHi account | Create a MATCHi account using the same email as your Backhandsmash account |
| Logged in but missing old leagues/results | Use Connect old Backhandsmash account on your Profile page with your old username and password |
| Forgotten your Backhandsmash email | Use the Retrieve Email page with your old username and password |
For new users
Simply create a MATCHi account. A Backhandsmash profile will be created and connected to your MATCHi account automatically.
Need help?
If you have tried the steps above and your old Backhandsmash data is still missing, your accounts may not be correctly linked. Contact support with the following information:
- Your Backhandsmash account: username and email
- Your MATCHi account: email address
Support will manually connect the correct accounts for you.
If you no longer have access to the email associated with your Backhandsmash account, contact support for assistance.