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# Accessing Vincent and Navigating the Interface

Learn how to start accessing Vincent after your vLex login. This guide shows you where to find the Vincent interface and how to navigate the main Vincent workflows screen.

### 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`**](/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/ask-a-research-question.md) or [**`Analyze a Contract`**](/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/analyze-a-contract.md).
* **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. Every conversation also carries a **status indicator** so you can tell at a glance what is still running, what is ready to read, and what needs your attention, see Understanding Conversation Statuses below.
* **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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#### Understanding Conversation Statuses

Every conversation in your History Panel displays a status indicator, so you never have to open a conversation to find out whether Vincent has finished with it.&#x20;

| Indicator         | Status                 | What it means                                                                                                                                      | What to do                                                                                                      |
| ----------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Spinning wheel    | **In progress**        | Vincent is still working. Longer analyses, such as a multi-state comparison, can take several minutes.                                             | Nothing. You can navigate away or start another conversation, your answer will be waiting in the History Panel. |
| Solid blue circle | **Completed & Unread** | Vincent has finished and you have not opened the result yet.                                                                                       | Open the conversation to review the answer.                                                                     |
| Empty circle      | **Completed & Read**   | Vincent has finished and you have already reviewed the result.                                                                                     | Nothing. The conversation stays available for reference.                                                        |
| Question mark     | **Action Required**    | Vincent needs something from you before it can continue, for example, an answer to a clarifying question, or a document you have not uploaded yet. | Open the conversation and reply to what Vincent is asking for.                                                  |
| Exclamation mark  | **Error encountered**  | Vincent could not complete the conversation.                                                                                                       | Open the conversation and run your query again.                                                                 |

### 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.
* **Work your blue circles first:** Treat **Completed & Unread** as your inbox. Starting your day by clearing the solid blue circles means no completed analysis sits unreviewed while a filing deadline approaches, and a **Question Mark** tells you immediately which matter is waiting on you rather than on Vincent.

### Related Articles

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

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