# How to Create a Poll in SurveyMonkey

> To create a poll in SurveyMonkey, click 'Create Survey' on your Dashboard, choose a starting method, and select your poll template. Name your survey, choose the question type, write the question, and enter answer options. Save the poll, preview it, and click 'Continue' to go to the Collect Responses section.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-poll-in-surveymonkey/
Apps: SurveyMonkey
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a379dab56e05a00fdd1d0/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On your Dashboard, click the 'Create Survey' button.
2. You can choose to start from scratch, pick a template or copy an existing survey.
3. Click on the poll that you want to sue.
4. Select 'Use this template'.
5. Give your survey a descriptive name.
6. Choose the appropriate question type for your poll.
7. Write the question text.
8. Enter the answer options.
9. Once satisfied, click 'Save'.
10. Click on 'Preview survey' to see how your poll will look to respondents.
11. Once your poll is ready, click 'Continue' to go to the Collect Responses section.