How to Change SurveyMonkey Survey to Draft
- George Apostolov
How to Change SurveyMonkey Survey to Draft: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired open survey and click on it.
Go to the 'Collect Responses' tab.
Click the ellipsis icon next to the survey collector.
From the survey settings, select 'Delete collector'.
Click 'Delete Collector' to confirm the action.
By following these steps, you can change your SurveyMonkey survey to draft.
Quick answer: To change your survey to draft in SurveyMonkey, navigate to the open survey, open the Collect Responses tab, select the ellipsis icon next to the survey collector, and delete the collector to confirm the action.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Revert an open SurveyMonkey questionnaire back to draft status by deleting the active survey collector from your account settings. This guide shows how to change SurveyMonkey Survey to Draft in 6 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired open survey and click on it" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can change your SurveyMonkey survey to draft". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SurveyMonkey interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change SurveyMonkey Survey to Draft?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SurveyMonkey data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SurveyMonkey. Related guides: How to Change the Name of a Survey in SurveyMonkey, How to Choose the Free Theme on SurveyMonkey and How to Close a Survey on SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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