> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.fieldedgeapp.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.fieldedgeapp.com/product-tour-or-mobile-app/canvass/cold-walk.md).

# Cold Walk

Cold Walk lets you start canvassing without an existing list — useful when you don't have voter file data yet, or you're targeting an area that's not represented in your NationBuilder database.

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Cold Walk must be enabled for your user type in [App Customization](/product-tour-or-hq/app-customization.md).
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## Starting a Cold Walk

1. From the Canvass tab, tap the **+** button
2. Select **Cold Walk** (also called Listless)
3. A new NationBuilder list is created automatically to hold the contacts you add

## Building your list as you go

Once started, the map opens in [Map View](/product-tour-or-mobile-app/canvass/map-view.md) with no pins. Add households as you reach them:

* Tap the house icon in the top-right to add a household by address
* Tap an empty spot on the map to add a household at that location

Either way, the new household is added to your Cold Walk list and appears on the map.

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[Adding People & Households](/product-tour-or-mobile-app/canvass/adding-people-and-households.md)
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## Canvassing the households you add

Once added, households work like any other walk — open them, log contacts, take surveys, and complete each one.

## After your walk

Because Cold Walk creates a real NationBuilder list, the contacts you added are saved to your nation as soon as they're created and can be reused in future walks, calls, or NationBuilder lists.