How to Send a Test Email in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
How to Send a Test Email in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired survey and click 'Send survey'.
In the 'Collect Responses' section, select 'Send by email' as your collector response.
You may enter the recipient in the empty field of click 'Add Recipients'.
Once done, click 'Next'.
Once you're in the collector settings you can configure the survey and click 'Next'.
After you have configured your collector settings, click 'Test Email' to send a test email in SurveyMonkey.
Quick answer: To send a test email in SurveyMonkey, navigate to your survey, click 'Send survey', and select 'Send by email'. Enter recipients, click 'Next', configure your collector settings, click 'Next' again, and then click 'Test Email' to send the test message.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Preview your messaging by sending a test email in SurveyMonkey with these step-by-step instructions for collector settings. This guide shows how to send a Test Email in SurveyMonkey in 6 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired survey and click 'Send survey'" and finishing with "After you have configured your collector settings, click 'Test Email' to send a test em...". 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 Test Email in SurveyMonkey?
6 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 Set Up a Survey on SurveyMonkey, How to Share Survey Results in SurveyMonkey and How to Tell if SurveyMonkey is Anonymous. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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