How to Create & Launch Polls in Zoom Meetings (2026 Complete Guide)
Want to engage your audience with live polls during Zoom meetings? I'll show you exactly how to create and launch polls in Zoom meetings for any account level. Before your meeting, sign in to the Zoom web portal, go to Meetings, select your scheduled meeting, scroll to Polls, and click Add. Enter your question, choose single or multiple choice options, and save. You can add multiple polls per meeting. During the meeting, click the Polls button in the meeting controls, select your poll, and launch it. Participants see the poll pop up, vote, and results display live in real-time. You can download results after the meeting for reporting. Free accounts get basic polling; Pro accounts and above unlock advanced features like anonymous responses, polling reports, and pre-meeting scheduling. Also covers how to use polling for webinars, live Q&A sessions, and collecting feedback instantly. Works on desktop and mobile hosts. Perfect for teachers, trainers, team leads, and event organizers