How to Create a Poll in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Poll in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
On your Dashboard, click the 'Create Survey' button.
You can choose to start from scratch, pick a template or copy an existing survey.
Click on the poll that you want to sue.
Select 'Use this template'.
Give your survey a descriptive name.
Choose the appropriate question type for your poll.
Write the question text.
Enter the answer options.
Once satisfied, click 'Save'.
Click on 'Preview survey' to see how your poll will look to respondents.
Once your poll is ready, click 'Continue' to go to the Collect Responses section.
Quick answer: 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.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Make a poll in SurveyMonkey by choosing a template, adding your question and answers, saving, and moving to the response collection section. This guide shows how to create a Poll in SurveyMonkey in 11 steps, starting with "On your Dashboard, click the 'Create Survey' button" and finishing with "Once your poll is ready, click 'Continue' to go to the Collect Responses section". 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 create a Poll in SurveyMonkey?
11 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 Create a QR code for SurveyMonkey, How to Create a Survey on SurveyMonkey and How to Create Headings in SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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