Oklahoma Democratic Party

Introduction 1

• How to use this resource

Getting Started 3

• What is VAN?
• VAN Training
• VAN Glossary

FAQ/Quick How-To 1

• I can't see folders another user has created.

Getting Access 2

• Filling out a VAN Request
• Paying for VAN

Logging In 5

• Setting up your ActionID
• Forgot your password
• Two-Factor Authentication
• Common Login Issues
• Two Factor Authentication (2FA) Reset

Basics 9

• VAN Main Menu
• Create a List - Search Criteria
• Building a List - Types of Steps
• Quick Lookup and Quick Mark
• Removing Folders and Lists

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Data 6

• Static vs. Dynamic Queries
• How to Update a Voter’s Record in VAN
• Data Entry from Paper Lists
• Entering Expired Lists
• Requesting Exports From VAN

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In the Field 6

• Canvass Results
• MiniVAN User Guide
• Adding a Canvasser
• How to Send a List to MiniVAN
• What Canvass Result Do I Use?

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Management 7

• Folder Management in VAN
• View and Export a User Activity Report
• API Key Request
• Political Data Outside of VAN
• Creating New Users

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Virtual Phone Banks 3

• Setting Up Virtual Phonebanks
• Virtual Phone Bank Instructions
• Editing Existing and Expired Virtual Phone Banks

Data Tools 1

• Tabula - Converting PDF's to Excel