How to Close a Survey on SurveyMonkey

April 15, 2026·2 min read

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Here's how to close a survey on surveymonkey in SurveyMonkey

Navigate to your SurveyMonkey dashboard and locate the survey you want to close.
Click on the survey title to open its management interface.
Select the 'Collect Responses' tab from the navigation menu at the top.
Locate your active collector and click the three dots (ellipsis) menu icon.
Choose 'Close collector' from the dropdown menu options.
Confirm your decision by clicking 'Close collector' in the confirmation dialog if prompted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reopen a closed survey collector in SurveyMonkey?

Yes, you can reopen a closed collector by going to the Collect Responses tab and selecting the 'Open collector' option from the same ellipsis menu. This will allow participants to submit responses again using that specific link or collection method.

What happens to existing responses when I close a survey?

All previously submitted responses remain intact and accessible when you close a survey collector. Closing only prevents new submissions from being received. You can still view, analyze, and export your existing response data normally.

Do I need to close each collector separately if I have multiple distribution methods?

Yes, each collector (email, web link, social media, etc.) must be closed individually. Closing one collector doesn't affect others, so if you want to completely stop all response collection, you'll need to close each active collector separately.

How to Close a Survey on SurveyMonkey

Here's how to close a survey on surveymonkey in SurveyMonkey

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