How to Post Polls on LinkedIn
- George Apostolov
How to Post Polls on LinkedIn: step-by-step guide
On your homepage, click on the text box labeled 'Start a post'.
Click 'More' to find the poll option.
Click the 'Create a poll' icon, it looks like a bar chart in the post composer.
Fill out the poll details, start by typing your poll question.
Add your options by filling out the empty option fields.
Choose how long you want the poll to remain active.
Click 'Done'.
Add context, explain why you're asking the question, or encourage engagement.
Click 'Post' to share your poll with your audience.
That's it! By following these steps, you can create and post polls on LinkedIn.
Quick answer: To post polls on LinkedIn, click 'Start a post' on your homepage, click 'More', and select the 'Create a poll' icon. Fill out your question and options, set the duration, and click 'Done'. Finally, add context to your post and click 'Post' to share it.
About this LinkedIn tutorial
Create engaging LinkedIn polls by following simple steps to add your question, options, duration, and context before sharing. This guide shows how to post Polls on LinkedIn in 10 steps, starting with "On your homepage, click on the text box labeled 'Start a post'" and finishing with "That's it! By following these steps, you can create and post polls on LinkedIn". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real LinkedIn interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to post Polls on LinkedIn?
10 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 LinkedIn data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under LinkedIn. Related guides: How to Post Resume on LinkedIn, How to Post Slideshow on LinkedIn and How to Prevent Certain People from Seeing Your LinkedIn Page. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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