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Everything you need to know to create your first poll, share it and collect votes you can trust, whether it’s a quick question or a full survey.
How StrawPoll works
Every poll, survey and form on StrawPoll follows the same three steps. The only thing that changes is how many questions you ask.
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Create
Pick a question type or a template, type your question and options. No account needed.
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Share
Send the link, show a QR code or embed the poll on your website. Voting works on any device.
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See results
Results update live as votes come in. Export them, present them or keep them private.
Quick polls in seconds
Need an answer from your group chat, team or audience right now? A one-question poll is ready to share in under a minute.
- 1 Click “Create a poll” and pick a question type, like multiple choice or yes / no.
- 2 Type your question and the answer options.
- 3 Hit publish and share the link. Done.
Surveys and forms, just as easy
A poll grows into a full survey in the same editor. Add another question whenever you need one, or start from a template and adjust it to fit. There’s nothing new to learn.
- Mix more than 20 question types, from rankings and ratings to file uploads and signatures
- Split long surveys into pages and add text, images and custom ending screens
- Show questions only when earlier answers call for them, with conditional logic
- Turn on quiz mode to score answers and rank respondents
- Match your brand with themes, and collaborate in a workspace with your team
The most important setting
Keep voting fair by limiting responses
A poll is only as good as the votes in it. The Duplicate check setting decides how StrawPoll makes sure each person votes once. Choose it in the poll’s Settings before you share the link, because votes that are already in can’t be checked again.
New polls use IP address by default. That works well for most public polls. When the result really matters, like an election, an award or a decision with consequences, switch to Email address or Unique code.
Off
Anyone can respond as often as they like.
Good for: Brainstorming, word clouds and Q&A, where more answers are welcome.
Respondent name
Each name can respond once. Names are not verified.
Good for: Small groups where everyone knows each other.
Browser session
A cookie stops the same browser from responding twice. Private windows get around it.
Good for: Casual polls among friends who won’t try to cheat.
IP address
DefaultEach network connection and browser can respond once. People sharing a network, like offices or schools, can only respond once. iCloud Private Relay users who share an address confirm their email instead.
Good for: Public polls shared on social media, in chats or on streams.
Email address
Respondents confirm their address with a code we email them. Personal invite links count as confirmed.
Good for: Elections, awards and votes that have to hold up.
Unique code
Respondents need a single-use code. Create codes or personal links on the Share page.
Good for: Closed groups like members, employees or a class.
Add extra protection
Combine it with these settings for polls that draw a big or competitive crowd.
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Block VPNs and proxies
Stops people from switching networks to get around the IP address check.
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Require captcha
Keeps bots and scripts from flooding your poll with votes. Pro and Business plans.
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Vote again after a while
For daily check-ins or recurring votes: once per hour, day, week or month.
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Opening and closing times
Votes only count while the poll is open, so everyone gets the same window.
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Response limits
Close the poll automatically once enough responses are in.
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Hide results until later
Show results only after voting or after the poll closes, so nobody just follows the crowd.