Pushing a list from VAN


There are two options for importing a list of contacts from VAN to ThruText; "pushing" and "pulling" using the External Contact List section under the Groups sidebar. This article explains how to "push" VAN contact lists into your ThruText account via the "SMS" button in your VAN committee.


NOTE - ThruTalk lists of contacts can only be imported via the pulling method at this time.


If you would like to view a video demonstration of pushing a list from VAN, please check out our How to Push Your VAN List for Group Creation video.


If you haven't already set up your VAN integration, you can start by opening the VAN Integration Wizard from the Integrations page.


Sending Your List

Navigate to your list in VAN. Press the "SMS" button and follow the prompts.


Screenshot of the "Messages" button on the My List page in VAN.

Screenshot of a modal in VAN where users fill out a name for their folder, list, and add a list description.


You will be redirected to your Accounts page. To create your VAN-syncing group, navigate to your organization and open the group creation wizard.


"Pushing" your list will automatically set up your VAN folder permissions and can be used as a troubleshooting step!