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Poll Everywhere isn’t just for live sessions. With response links, you can collect responses asynchronously—allowing participants to complete polls on their own schedule, without requiring a live presentation or active session. This is especially useful for:
Homework or self-paced assignments
Attendance before or after class
Course feedback or evaluations
Pre-lecture engagement
A response link is a shareable URL that gives participants access to a set of questions (typically grouped in a poll folder or pulse). Once enabled, participants can:
Answer questions in order, one at a time
Submit their responses when finished
Receive a confirmation that their responses were recorded
Unlike live polls, the presenter doesn't need to activate each question. The response link handles everything asynchronously.
Note: Some interactive elements, like leaderboards and attendance questions are not currently supported in asynchronous mode.
Creating a Response Link
There are two main ways to generate a response link: from a group of polls or directly through the Polls tab.
Create from a Poll Group
Open the poll group you'd like to share
Click the Share dropdown
Go to the Participants section
Enable the response link and set optional start and end dates
Copy and share the link
Create from the Polls Tab
Click on the Polls tab in the left sidebar
Select the group of polls by checking the box
Click the three dots menu (⋯)
Choose the Response link
Enable and configure as needed
Sharing and Managing Response Links
Once enabled, the response link remains active until the end date (if specified). You can:
Copy and paste the link into LMS platforms, emails, or announcements
Disable the link to pause submissions temporarily
Delete or rotate the link if you want to prevent future access
When participants visit the link, they’ll see one question at a time. After completing the set, they click Finish to submit.
If the link is disabled or expired, participants will see a message indicating that responses are no longer being accepted.
Related Articles on Viewing and Managing Response Links here
Best Practices
Set clear availability windows to ensure participants know when the link is accessible
Test the link yourself before sharing to ensure the right content is included
Use folders or pulses to organize related questions for a smooth participant experience