> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create and Manage Player Profiles

> Add new players to Match Point, edit their details, set initial ratings, and archive inactive profiles to keep your roster current.

Player profiles are the foundation of every match and tournament in Match Point. Each profile stores a player's name, contact details, sport preferences, and current rating. Keeping profiles accurate ensures that rankings update correctly and that invitations and notifications reach the right people.

## Add a New Player

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Players">
    Open the **Players** section from the main navigation sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Add Player">
    Select the **Add Player** button in the top-right corner of the player list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter name, email, and sport">
    Fill in the player's full name, email address, and primary sport. The email is used for login invites and match notifications.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set initial rating (optional)">
    If the player already has a known skill level, enter an initial Elo rating. Leave this blank to start from the default baseline.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and send invite">
    Click **Save**. Match Point creates the profile and sends the player an email invitation to set their password and access their dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Edit a Player Profile

To update a player's details, open their profile from the player list and click **Edit**. You can change their name, email, sport, or rating at any time. Changes to the email address will trigger a new verification link. Rating edits are recorded in the profile activity log so you can audit manual adjustments later.

## Archive or Restore Profiles

When a player leaves your club or becomes inactive, archive their profile instead of deleting it. Archiving preserves match history and rankings data while removing the player from active rosters and leaderboards. To archive, open the profile, click the menu in the top-right, and select **Archive**. You can restore an archived player later from the **Archived** tab on the Players page.

<Tip>
  You can bulk import players using a CSV file. Go to **Players > Import**, upload a file with columns for name, email, sport, and optional rating, and Match Point will create all profiles in one batch.
</Tip>