How to Tell if SurveyMonkey is Anonymous
- George Apostolov
How to Tell if SurveyMonkey is Anonymous: step-by-step guide
Click on your desired survey.
Go to the 'Collect Responses' section of your survey.
Go to your preferred collector, click the ellipsis icon.
Click 'Edit Collector'.
Scroll down to the collector settings and click on 'Anonymous responses'.
After selecting the 'Anonymous responses', choose 'On'.
Now if the setting for 'Anonymous Responses' is turned on, personal identifiers like IP addresses and email addresses will not be collected.
Quick answer: To check if a survey is anonymous in SurveyMonkey, open your desired survey, navigate to the Collect Responses section, and click the ellipsis icon for your preferred collector. Select Edit Collector, scroll to the collector settings, click Anonymous responses, and choose On to ensure personal identifiers are not collected.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Find out if your SurveyMonkey survey is anonymous by checking the collector settings to ensure personal identifiers are not collected. This guide shows how to tell if SurveyMonkey is Anonymous in 7 steps, starting with "Click on your desired survey" and finishing with "Now if the setting for 'Anonymous Responses' is turned on, personal identifiers like IP...". 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 tell if SurveyMonkey is Anonymous?
7 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 Transfer a Survey in SurveyMonkey, How to Use Logic in SurveyMonkey and How to Use SurveyMonkey for RSVP. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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