How to Send a Preview Link in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
How to Send a Preview Link in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
On your dashboard, find and click on the survey you want to share a preview of.
In the survey editor, look at the upper right-hand corner and click the 'Preview survey' button. This allows you to see the survey as your respondents would.
Once the preview loads, look at the browser's address bar and copy this URL from the browser.
Send the copied link to anyone you want to give a preview to. The preview link will allow recipients to view the survey and test how it works, but their responses won’t be recorded.
Quick answer: To send a preview link in SurveyMonkey, click on your survey from the dashboard, open the survey editor, and click the 'Preview survey' button in the upper right-hand corner. Then, copy the URL from your browser's address bar and send this link to anyone you want to give a preview to.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Share unrecorded test versions of your questionnaires by copying and sending the preview URL directly from your SurveyMonkey browser address bar. This guide shows how to send a Preview Link in SurveyMonkey in 4 steps, starting with "On your dashboard, find and click on the survey you want to share a preview of" and finishing with "Send the copied link to anyone you want to give a preview to. The preview link will all...". 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 send a Preview Link in SurveyMonkey?
4 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 Send a Test Email in SurveyMonkey, How to Set Up a Survey on SurveyMonkey and How to Share Survey Results in SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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