# Accessing Vincent and Navigating the Interface

### Summary

Learn how to start **accessing Vincent** after your **vLex Library login**. This guide shows you the two primary ways to find the Vincent interface and provides a quick tour of the main screen, including the **Vincent workflows** library and your history panel.

### Why This is Important

Getting started with any new tool should be fast and intuitive. This guide will show you exactly where to go and what to expect when you open Vincent for the first time, so you can begin your first analysis in seconds.

### Step-by-Step Guide

#### Step 1: Signing In to vLex

First, sign in to your vLex account. On the [**vlex.com**](https://vlex.com/) website, click **Sign in** and enter your credentials.

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**Multiple Sign-In Options Supported**

vLex supports a wide range of sign-in methods to accommodate different users and organizations, including:

* Username and Password
* IP recognition
* Microsoft Active Directory
* OpenAthens
* EZProxy or WAM Proxy
* Social login (Google and Facebook)
* Other standard institutional login portals (Via your institution)
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#### Step 2: Accessing the Vincent Interface

Once you are logged into the main vLex platform, there are two easy ways to open Vincent:

1. **The Left-Hand Menu:** Click on the **Vincent** icon in the main navigation panel on the left side of your screen.
2. **The Top-Right Button:** Click on the large blue **Vincent** button located in the top right corner of the screen, next to your profile icon.

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#### Step 3: Navigating the Main Screen

Both options will take you to the main Vincent landing page. Here is a quick tour of what you will see:

* **Workflow Library (Center):** This is the heart of Vincent. In the center of the screen, you will find the library of all available workflows, such as [**`Ask a Research Question`**](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/ask-a-research-question) or [**`Analyze a Contract`**](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/analyze-a-contract).
* **History Panel (Left):** Your previous conversations and analyses are stored here. You can click on any past item to view the results without having to run the search again.
* **Question Bar (Top):** At the top, you will see the main input box where you can type a question or start a workflow.

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### Best Practices & Pro Tips

* **Start with a Workflow:** The easiest way to get started is to choose one of the pre-built workflows from the central library.
* **Use Your History:** Your history panel is a great way to save time. If you need to refer back to a previous analysis, always check your history first.

### Related Articles

* [Running Your First Analysis: Asking a Research Question](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/getting-started-with-vincent/your-first-analysis-asking-a-research-question)
* [Managing your default jurisdictions](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/support-and-account-administration/managing-your-default-jurisdictions)

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