How to Create a Survey in Mailchimp
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Survey in Mailchimp: step-by-step guide
On your dashboard, click on Create in the left column.
In the left column, select Surveys.
Hit Get Started to create a survey.
Click on Create Survey to begin.
Click on the '+' icon to add your survey sections.
You can pick from multiple sections such as Introduction, Open Text, Radio Buttons, and more.
After adding the sections, click on Continue To Design.
Edit the Branding to add your logo and add/remove Mailchimp badge.
Use Custom Messaging to edit the Survey Title, Submit Button Label, Closed Survey Message, etc.
Edit Styles to pick the Background Color, Button Color, and Button Text Color of your survey. Hit Review, on the top right corner, to continue.
Give your survey details a final review and hit Continue to pick the sharing options and publish.
Quick answer: To create a survey in Mailchimp, click Create in the left column and select Surveys. Hit Get Started and Create Survey to begin. Add sections using the '+' icon, then click Continue To Design. Edit Branding, Custom Messaging, and Styles, hit Review, and click Continue to pick sharing options and publish.
About this Mailchimp tutorial
Design and publish custom surveys in Mailchimp by adding sections, editing branding, and configuring messaging styles to gather audience feedback. This guide shows how to create a Survey in Mailchimp in 11 steps, starting with "On your dashboard, click on Create in the left column" and finishing with "Give your survey details a final review and hit Continue to pick the sharing options an...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Mailchimp 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 Survey in Mailchimp?
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 Mailchimp data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Mailchimp. Related guides: How to Create an Add to Calendar Link in Mailchimp, How to Add New Audience in Mailchimp and How to Delete Audience in Mailchimp. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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