> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.acala.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.acala.network/acala-exodus-upgrade/ldot/validator-voting-guide.md).

# Validator Voting Guide

### How to Vote a Candidate

1. Visit <https://acala-dapp-git-candidate-voting-acalanetwork.vercel.app/ldot/validators> or select the Candidates section within the Liquid Staking tab on the Acala dApp.

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2. Enter the amount of LDOT you wish to use to vote and then submit and confirm your transaction.&#x20;

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3. Click Vote and then select the validators you wish to commit your LDOT towards. Once satisfied with your decision, click Save.&#x20;

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4. A confirmation screen will pop up with a summary of your choices. Click Save to confirm your choices.&#x20;

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5. When finished, you will see an overview of your LDOT voting page. Here you can manage your LDOT voting power, edit the validators you support or unbound your LDOT.

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