How to Create Poll in Telegram on Desktop and Mobile
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How to Make a Poll on the Telegram Channel or Group
On Desktop or Web
Step 1: Launch theTelegram appor open the Telegram web.
Step 2: Navigate to the channel or group in which you want to do a poll.
Step 3: Click on thepaperclip iconin the bottom left. From the menu, choosePoll.
Step 4: In the New Poll pop-up, enter the question you want to ask along with poll options.
Step 5: You can customize the poll by allowing the users to choose multiple answers or by making it a quiz mode.
Step 6: Once everything is set, clickSend.
That’s it. The poll will be posted on the channel where the members can interact. If you can’t access your computer and want to do the same on mobile, continue reading.
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On the Telegram Mobile App
The steps are the same for both Android and iOS. However, for demonstration, we are going with Android. If you are on iOS, follow along.
Step 1: Launch theTelegram app. Then, navigate to the channel or group where you want to do the poll.
Step 2: Tap on thepaperclip iconin the bottom right corner. From the bottom sheet, choosePoll.
Step 3: Now, enter the Poll question and add in options. Under Settings, you can customize your poll by toggling on Multiple Answer or posting the poll in Quiz Mode.
Step 4: Once everything is set, tap onCreatein the top right corner of the bottom sheet.
There you go. You have successfully created a poll with multiple answers or in quiz mode.
This was the case when you used Telegram’s built-in option to create a poll on Telegram. However, another option utilizes a bot to create a poll on Telegram; continue reading.
How to Create a Telegram Poll Using a Poll Bot
There are several poll bots on Telegram. However, for this guide, we will use the @PollBot. PollBot runs through a script built by a third-party Telegram developer to create polls. The steps are the same for both the Telegram channel and the group. Follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Launch theTelegram app. Place your cursor on the search field and search forPollBot.
Step 2: Click onShow moreif the results displayed do not contain PollBot.
Step 3: Click onPollBotfrom the results.
Step 4: Activate the bot by clickingStart.
Step 5: On the PollBot chat window, click on thedisplay picture.
Note: When using a PC, click on the three vertical dots at the top-right corner of the screen instead of clicking the display picture.
Step 6: SelectAdd to Group or Channelon the three horizontal dots.
Within the search window, type out the name of your group to bring it up. Click on your group or channel, and you should get a message from PollBot showing it has been added.
Step 7: Now, navigate to the group or channel where you added the bot.
Step 8: From the chat window, select/newpoll, or on the text bar, type/newpoll@PollBot.
The PollBot will provide guidance on setting up your question along with the poll options. Note that you can still add a maximum of ten options to a poll.
Step 9: Type/doneonce you have completed setting up your poll.
The poll goes live, and it prompts users to provide answers to your poll. You successfully created a Telegram poll and posted it on your channel or group.
If you have any queries, check the FAQ section below.
FAQs on Creating a Poll on Telegram
No, once a poll is created on Telegram, you cannot add or remove options. However, you can end the poll and create a new one with the desired options.
Participants in the chat receive a notification when a new poll is created. They can then participate by selecting their preferred option.
Yes and No. Many sites claim to buy Telegram poll votes. However, these sites are unreliable, safe, and, most importantly, respect Telegram’s Terms of Service. We advise you to promote your poll organically by sharing it in relevant groups, channels, and social media platforms to reach a wider audience.
You can now craft compelling poll questions and analyze the results, mastering your Telegram channel’s or group’s engagement and interaction dynamics.
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Last updated on 10 July, 2024
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