Quick summary
SurveyMonkey lets you set a response deadline by configuring a cutoff date and time through the collector settings, so your survey automatically closes at a specified moment without manual intervention.
Steps
- From your dashboard, select the survey you want to add a deadline to.
- Click on the Collect Responses tab at the top of the survey editor.
- Choose an existing collector by clicking the ellipsis icon next to it.
- Select Edit collector from the dropdown menu.
- Inside the collector, scroll down and click Show advanced options.
- Find and select the Cutoff Date and time option by clicking the drop-down arrow.
- Click the On, close this collector at a specific date and time option to enable the deadline.
- Set the desired date and time when you want the survey to automatically stop accepting responses.
- Once saved, the response deadline is enforced and your survey will automatically close at the specified date and time.
- By completing these steps, you can efficiently manage survey timelines and gather responses in a controlled manner.



