๐Ÿ”„ Moving from Version 1 to Version 2

๐Ÿ”„ Moving from Version 1 to Version 2

If you were a Smile Checks Version 1 user, welcome back! Version 2 is a completely new portal โ€” but your data, check history, and settings are all waiting for you. Getting in is simple, and there's nothing to set up from scratch.

โœ… The One Thing You Need to Know

Sign up using the exact same email address you used in Version 1.
This is all it takes to reconnect your account and restore your history.

That's it. No company setup. No re-entering your settings. No re-importing your check requests. As long as you use the same email, everything carries over automatically.



๐Ÿš€ How to Get Started

  1. Go to the Version 2 portal
    Open the new Smile Checks portal URL in your browser. You'll see the Version 2 login screen.
  2. Click "Sign Up" โ€” not "Log In"
    Even though you had an account in Version 1, you are creating a fresh login for the new portal. Click Sign Up to begin.
  3. Enter your Version 1 email address
    Use the exact same email address that was associated with your previous account. This is the key step โ€” getting this right is what links you to all your previous data.
  4. Set a new password
    Create a password for your Version 2 account. You can use the same one as before or choose a new one.
  5. You're in
    Log in and you'll land on your dashboard. Your previous check requests, reports, company settings, and team are all there.

๐Ÿ“ฆ What Carries Over Automatically

WhatStatus
๐Ÿ“‹ All previous check requestsโœ… Carried over
๐Ÿ“„ Completed reportsโœ… Carried over
๐Ÿข Company profile and settingsโœ… Carried over
๐ŸŽจ Branding (logo, brand colour)โœ… Carried over
๐Ÿ’ณ Credit balanceโœ… Carried over
๐Ÿ”” Notification settingsโœ… Carried over

You do not need to re-enter company information, re-import your check requests, or reconfigure your settings. Everything is already there.


โš ๏ธ What Happens If I Use a Different Email?

If you sign up with a different email address, the system will treat you as a brand-new user and you will not have access to your previous data, team, or settings.

If this happens accidentally, don't worry โ€” contact Smile Checks support and we can help get your account linked correctly.


๐Ÿ†• What's New to Explore

Once you're in, take a moment to explore what's changed. Version 2 brings a completely redesigned interface with features you didn't have before:

  • ๐ŸŒ— Light and dark mode โ€” toggle from your profile settings
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ CSV bulk import โ€” run up to 500 checks in one go
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Improved dashboard โ€” credits, live check status, and team activity at a glance
  • ๐Ÿ” Smarter search and filters โ€” find any candidate or report in seconds
  • ๐Ÿ”— API and webhook integration โ€” connect Smile Checks to your ATS

See the full list of what's new in the article "What's New in Version 2" in the FAQs section.


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