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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a new password if I forgot it?

  • Go to http://usbgf.org
  • On the right, under the login fields, click the link “Lost your password?”
  • Enter your username OR email address and then “Get New Password”
  • You will receive an email with the words “To reset your password, visit the following address”.  Click the provided link
  • On the page that opens, enter your desired new password twice, then click the button “Reset Password”
  • You should then see a page with a confirmation “Your password has been reset”, and a link to “log in”

I am a member. Why is the site saying that the content is restricted to members only?

  • In most cases, this is because you are not currently logged in to the site. Without being logged in, the site does not know who you are and that you are a member.
  • On the top right side of the screen, if it says “LOGIN”, then you ARE NOT logged in. Enter your username and password to login.
  • It is recommended that you check the “Remember me” box so you won’t need to login every time you visit the site.
  • If on the top right it says “WELCOME {your name}” then you ARE logged in. In that case, please examine the error message carefully. The content may be restricted to a higher level of membership, or your membership may have expired. If so, you must upgrade (or renew) your membership level in order to access this content.

 How do I find my Member ID#?

  • Login to the site (http://usbgf.org)
  • Follow the link on the upper right for “> Profile / Change Password”
  • Near the top of the next page you will see “Your Membership Status”
  • Under that will be your Member #

How do I register for my eXtremeGammon discount?

After you login on the USBGF site, click the link on the upper right under “Welcome [Your Name]” –> “Profile/Change Password”

On your Profile page you will see something like this:

Your Membership Status
Member # _______. Premium Member. Membership expires: _________, 2012.

This is the member number that you will use on the eXtreme Gammon site to get the discount

Go to the site:

http://www.extremegammon.com/registeronline.asp

Halfway down the page you will see this text:

U.S. States Backgammon Federation  members qualify for a $12.00 discount!
If you are a USBGF Youth or Premium member click here to enter your name and ID below.

Note: you can use your USBGF membership discount only once to register eXtreme Gammon.

Once you click the “here” link, below that you will now see fields where you can enter your USBGF last name and the Member #.

How do I change the Gravatar monster associated with my USBGF account?

  • Go to http://en.gravatar.com/site/signup/
  • Enter the same email address that you used for your USBGF.org account
  • Follow the link that the Gravatar site sends to your email to activate and create your account.
  • It would be easiest to remember if you create the same username and password as your USBGF account
  • Upload your desired avatar or picture.
  • Comments you post on USBGF.org will now display the picture you uploaded to your Gravatar account.

How do I get a GridGammon account so I can play in the USBGF online tournaments?

To get an account at GridGammon, you need to send an email to R. Martin at support@gridgammon.com. It can take a few weeks. Your e-mail should include:

Request a nickname from support@GridGammon.com.  Tell them you are a USBGF member wishing to play in the USBGF online tournaments. Complete these questions:

  • Requested nickname (maximum 12 alpha-numeric characters):
  • Name (first, last):
  • Address (street, city, country, postal zip code):
  • Birthdate (month/day/year):
  • Telephone number:
  • E-mail:
  • How did you first learn about GridGammon?
  • Who (GridGammon player/nickname) referred you to GridGammon? Use Karen Davis Karen@usbgf.org
  • Please list all nicknames, if any, that play in GridGammon from your computer/household.
  • On which site(s) do you play backgammon? What is your current rating/experience?
  • What operating system do you use?  (XP, Windows 7, Leopard, Snow Leopard, etc.)

Why does my payment confirmation email indicate my new membership is valid through 1969?

We are working on resolving this occasional glitch. Please email us at Support@usbgf.org so that we can manually correct your account.

I want to pay for membership with a credit card but Pay Pal is prompting me to “Log in to my PayPal account”

A few lines below this login prompt, you will see the words “Don’t have a PayPal account?”. Click the link below that for

“Pay with your debit or credit card as a PayPal Guest”.


Where do I mail a check if I can’t use Pay Pal or a credit card on the site?

Mail a check payable to U.S. Backgammon Federation to:

Karen Davis
Treasurer, USBGF
4838 Laurel Hill Place
Toledo, OH 43614