How to Make a Poll on Discord?

Creating a poll in Discord is a fantastic way to gather opinions and feedback from your community. Discord offers several methods to create polls, whether you’re using a computer, an iPhone, or an Android device. You can create polls using emoji reactions, set up a dedicated poll channel, or employ Discord poll bots for more advanced polling options. In this article, we’ll guide you through each of these methods step by step, making it easy for you to engage with your Discord community and make informed decisions. Whether you’re a gamer, a content creator, or a team manager, creating polls on Discord can enhance your communication and interaction with others.

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How to Make a Poll on Discord on Its Website?

Let’s get to the step-by-step method to learn how to create a poll on Discord using your PC:

Step 1: Open Discord

Visit the Discord website and log in to your account.

Step 2: Select the Server

Discord servers are shown on the left side if you open Discord on the PC, so, select the server where you want to create the poll.

Step 3: Create a Channel

If you want to organize your poll in a dedicated channel, click the ‘+‘ icon next to “Text channels” to create a new channel. Name it something like “Polls.”

Step 4: Adjust Channel Permissions

If you created a new channel, right-click on it, select “Edit Channel“, and then go to the “Permissions” tab.
Ensure that under the “Roles/Members” section, everyone has permission to “Read Messages” and “Add Reactions”

Step 5: Compose Your Poll Question

Type your poll question in the chosen channel or a regular text chat. For example, “What should we play for game night?”

Step 6: Provide Voting Instructions

Press “Shift + Enter” to move to a new line, tag @everyone to notify all members of the poll. Provide instructions on how to vote. For example, you can say, “React with the appropriate emoji to cast your vote.”

Add Emojis for Answers: Add emojis next to each option in your poll question to create answer options. For instance:

Option 1: (Gaming Controller)
Option 2: (Dice)
Option 3: (Trophy)

Step 7: Post the poll

Press Enter to post your poll in the channel. Members can now react to the options to cast their votes.
To check the poll results, observe which emojis members have reacted with.
The option with the most reactions represents the community’s choice.

How to Make a Poll on Discord Using Poll Maker?

Step 1: Go to the Poll-Maker website

In the address bar, type in “poll-maker.com” and press Enter to visit the Poll-Maker website.

Step 2: Sign In (Optional)

You can create a poll on Poll-Maker without an account, but if you want to view the results later or manage your polls, you may want to sign in or create an account. If you choose to create an account, follow the registration process. You can sign up with Facebook and Google.

Step 3: Create a New Poll

On the Poll-Maker homepage, you’ll typically find a “Create Poll” button. Click on it to get started.
Enter Your Poll Question: In the space provided, type in your poll question. For example, “What’s your favourite colour?“
Below the question, you’ll see spaces to add answer choices. Enter the possible answers to your question. For instance:
- Red
- Blue
- Green
- Yellow

Step 4: Copy the Poll Link

Click on the provided link to copy it to your clipboard. This link is what you’ll share with others to participate in your poll.
The poll that we just created recently, here is the link.

Step 5: Share Your Poll

You can now paste the poll link in a Discord channel, send it in a message, or share it on social media, email, or any platform you prefer.
Make sure to provide context or instructions if needed.

How to Make a Poll on Discord Using an iPhone?

Step 1: Open the Discord App

Launch the Discord app on your iPhone and log in to your account if you haven’t already.

Step 2: Select a Server

Tap on the server where you want to create the poll.