> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://wiki.worldrepublic.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cast your vote

> Participate in democratic global decision-making.

Test elections are now live. Follow this guide to **test the voting flow** and make sure your verification is set up correctly.

## Prerequisites

* A **verified ID** in the Self app (see [Get verified](/quickstart/get-verified))

<Tip>
  You don't need an account to vote. Signing up is only required to earn rewards.
</Tip>

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start the voting process">
    Go to the [World Republic homepage](https://worldrepublic.org) and click the **Vote** button.

    * **When no test election is active:** Click **Test** to practice the voting flow.
    * **During an active election:** Select a party and click **Vote** next to it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate your vote">
    You will be prompted to prove that you are a real, unique human.

    * **On desktop:** Scan the QR code using your Self app.
    * **On mobile:** Click **Continue** to open the Self app automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve the proof request">
    In the Self app, you will see a "Proof Requested" screen. **Press and hold** the verify button until you feel haptic feedback (a vibration) to confirm.

    <Frame caption="Press and hold to verify in the Self app">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/worldrepublic/ysZ9Biz66jMKPvTp/images/quickstart/cast-your-vote/self-app-proof-request.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ysZ9Biz66jMKPvTp&q=85&s=9d1aa89c7143fd6d3c56b648f67a5b34" alt="Self app proof request screen" width="1080" height="2171" data-path="images/quickstart/cast-your-vote/self-app-proof-request.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Outcome

Once verified, you will be redirected back to the World Republic app with a success message.

<Check>
  **Success!** You have tested the voting flow.
</Check>