How to Reopen a Closed Survey in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
How to Reopen a Closed Survey in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
Log in to SurveyMonkey and go to the survey you want to reopen.
Look for the collector that is marked as 'Closed' and click on it.
In the collector settings, you’ll find an option to 'Open collector'. Click this to start collecting responses again.
Select 'Open collector' to confirm action.
Once reopened, your survey will again be accessible to participants through the same link or invitation method.
Quick answer: To reopen a closed survey in SurveyMonkey, log in and select the survey, click the closed collector, select 'Open collector' in the settings, and confirm the action to make the survey accessible to participants again through the same link or invitation method.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Reactivate closed surveys in SurveyMonkey by updating collector settings so participants can access them again. This guide shows how to reopen a Closed Survey in SurveyMonkey in 5 steps, starting with "Log in to SurveyMonkey and go to the survey you want to reopen" and finishing with "Once reopened, your survey will again be accessible to participants through the same li...". 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 reopen a Closed Survey in SurveyMonkey?
5 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 Resend a Survey in SurveyMonkey, How to Retake a Survey on SurveyMonkey and How to Reuse a Survey in SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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