How to Create a Poll in Discord

Discord, a leading platform for community interaction, provides an array of features to enhance communication and engagement. Creating polls on Discord is an easy way to gather opinions or votes from your community. Using a Discord poll bot or the Discord poll command, you can quickly set up polls that allow members to participate and share their views. For a quick setup, you can try Simple Poll Discord, which offers an easy solution.

If you're on mobile and need to know how to poll on Discord mobile, the process remains simple, with bot commands or reactions available for use. Keep an eye out for the latest Discord poll update to ensure you're using the newest features, especially if you're experiencing issues like Discord polls not showing.

Methods to Make a Poll on the Discord App

Here in this section, we have listed multiple methods to make a poll on the Discord app. Explore the steps and do it by yourself.

• Method 1: How to Create a Poll in Discord using Reactions or Emojis
• Method 2: How to Create a Poll in Discord using the Discord Poll Bot
• Method 2: How to Make a Poll on Discord Using Dyno Bot

How to Poll on Discord

To create a poll on Discord, you can use a Discord poll bot like Simple Poll or Pollmaster by entering the bot's poll command to generate a voting option. Alternatively, you can manually create a poll by using reactions, where members vote by reacting with specific emojis. Here we will learn how to create a discord ball on desktop and mobile as well.

How to Create a Poll in Discord using Reactions or Emojis

It is one of the simplest methods as it doesn't require any external bot. For participating in the poll users will use different emojis to represent their vote. Each emoji corresponds to a predefined option set by the poll creator.

As an example, a poll with a No/Yes choice can be represented by thumb-down emojis and thumbs-up emojis respectively.

Step 1: Open Discord on your Web App

Install Discord on mobile /desktop and sign up/log in to your Discord account or simply use Discord web.

Step 2: Server Selection

Select the server in which you want to create a poll. For example here my server name is Dummy_GFG. Single click to open it.

Step 3: Select a Channel

Decide whether you want to create a dedicated channel for the poll or use an existing text channel.

Step 4: Click on the Create Poll

In the channel click on the Create Poll button and create a poll.

Step 5: Enter Poll Question & Answers and Click Post

Type a Poll Question and Add emojis in it, that will be acted as a reaction poll for all your discord members.

Also Read: How to Use Emojis on Discord

How to Create a Poll in Discord using Discord Poll Bot

Simple Poll Bot makes creating a variety of polls easy, encouraging participation and engagement. Let's implement it.

Step 1. Open the Simple Poll Discord Bot Homepage

Open a web browser and go to the Simple Poll Discord Bot page by navigating to the official webpage.

Step 2: Access the Invitation Page

On the Simple Poll Discord Bot page, locate and click on the "Invite" button (as shown in picture below).

Step 3: Sign in to Discord (If not already signed in)

If you're not already signed in to Discord, you'll be prompted to do so. Enter your Discord credentials to log in.

Step 4: Select a Server

After logging in, you will be asked to select a server to add Simple Poll Bot to. Use the drop-down menu labeled "Add to server" to choose the desired server.

Step 5: Authorize the Bot

Discord will ask for authorization to add Simple Poll Bot to the selected server. Confirm the action by clicking "Authorize" or any equivalent authorization button.

Step 6: Preview Confirmation

You should receive a confirmation message indicating that Simple Poll Bot has been successfully added to the chosen server.

Step 7: Select a Text Channel

You can follow the same steps that we did in previous method. Navigate to the Discord server where you added the Simple Poll Bot and select an already existing text channel or create a new one.

Step 8: Create a Yes/No Reaction Poll

Discord Poll Bot Command: Type the following command in the selected text channel.

Format: /poll: "Your Yes-or-No Question" and press Enter.

For example: /poll: "Have you attempted yesterday's Gfg contest?".

Step 9: Press the Enter key

Now your poll has been created using simple poll.

Simple Poll will generate a poll with thumbs-up and thumbs-down reaction emojis for users to vote.

Step 10: Create a Multiple Choice Reaction Poll

Type the following command in the text channel.

Format: /poll: "Your Question" "Option A" "Option B" ... and press Enter. Remember - You can include up to 20 multiple-choice options.

For example: /poll: "How many questions did you solve in the last contest?" "0" "1" "2" "3".

• Now press the enter button to start the poll

Simple Poll will create a poll with options labeled "A", "B", "C", etc., and users can click the corresponding box to vote.

Also Read:How to Create a Discord Bot

How to Create a Poll on Discord using Dyno

Dyno is another powerful bot that can be used to create polls. Here are the steps to create a poll on discord with Dyno bot.

Step 1: Navigate to the Website

Visit the website to add Dyno.

Step 2: Navigate to "Add to Server" Button

On the website, look for the "Add to Server" option to connect bot with the Discord. Click on it to proceed.

Step 3: Choose a Plan

After clicking "Add to Server," a window displays various plans, including Free, Premium, and Custom. Each plan comes with different features. This tutorial is demonstrated using the Free plan. Select the suitable plan to continue.

Step 4: Select the Server

Another screen will appear where you can choose the server where you want to create a poll. Use the "Add to Server" dropdown to select your desired server.

Step 5: Click "Continue" and Authorize

Once you've selected the server, click on the "Continue" button.

Follow any additional prompts or settings as per your requirements. Afterward, authorize the Dyno bot to access the selected server.

Step 6: Set-Up General Settings

After authorization, you'll be directed to a window to set up general settings. Here, you can configure parameters such as the special character to mark the beginning of commands and the time zone.

Step 7: Complete the Setup

Review your settings and make any necessary adjustments. Once satisfied, proceed to complete the setup process. Your Dyno bot is now added to the selected server.

Step 8: Select and Open the Text Channel

• You can follow the same steps that we did in previous method. Navigate to the Discord server where you added the Dyno Bot and select an already existing text channel or create a new one.
• Once the general settings are configured, navigate to the desired text channel in the selected server where you want to create your poll.

Step 9: Initiate Poll Creation

In the text channel, type "/poll" to trigger the poll creation process. Two options will appear. Choose "/poll create" to start the poll creation.

Step 10: Format Poll Question and Choices

After selecting "/poll create," a formatted space will appear. Type your question for the poll in the designated space. Add up to 10 choices for participants to vote on.

Step 11: Finalize and Create the Poll

Once you've entered your question and choices, review the information to ensure accuracy. Press Enter to create the poll in the text channel.

Also Read:

• How to Create a Mute-Only Role on Discord
• How to Create Server Roles in Discord
• How to Create Discord Account

Conclusion

Making a poll on Discord is simple and effective for gathering feedback or votes. Whether you use a Discord poll bot or the built-in Discord poll command, you can quickly engage your community with voting options. Stay updated with the latest Discord poll update to ensure smooth functionality, and troubleshoot issues like Discord polls not showing to keep your polls accessible to all members. Creating a poll on Discord, whether on desktop or mobile, helps foster interaction and decision-making within your server.