Getting Started

Create Your First Survey

Follow these six steps to go from an empty canvas to a live survey collecting responses.

Log in or create an account

Visit surveyfill.com and sign in with your existing account, or click Get Started to create a new free account. No credit card is required. You will be taken to your dashboard once you are signed in.

Click "New Survey"

From the dashboard, click the New Survey button in the top-right corner. You can also start from a template if you prefer a head start. The survey editor opens with a blank canvas ready for your questions.

Add a title and description

Give your survey a clear, descriptive title so respondents understand the purpose. Add a short description that sets expectations about length, confidentiality, or incentives. Both fields appear at the top of the published survey.

Add questions using the question builder

Click Add Question to choose from multiple choice, text input, rating scale, dropdown, date, and more. Drag and drop to reorder. You can also click Generate with AI to have questions created automatically from a topic description.

Configure settings (theme, notifications)

Open the Settings panel to pick a theme, add your brand colors, and enable email notifications so you are alerted when new responses arrive. You can also set a response limit, schedule open and close dates, or add a custom thank-you message.

Click Publish and share your link

When everything looks good, click Publish. Your survey goes live instantly and you receive a unique shareable link. Send it via email, post it on social media, or embed the survey directly on your website with the provided embed code.

Pro Tips

Keep surveys short. Aim for 5 to 10 questions to maximize completion rates. Respondents are more likely to finish a focused survey than a lengthy one.
Use the Preview button before publishing. This lets you walk through the survey exactly as a respondent would, including skip logic and theming.
Mix question types. Combine multiple choice for quick answers with open-ended text for deeper insights. Rating scales work well for satisfaction metrics.
Test on mobile. Over half of respondents complete surveys on their phone. SurveyFill surveys are responsive by default, but always preview on a small screen.