Enable Polling in Zoom

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Introduction

Zoom Polls and Quizzes must be enabled in your Zoom account settings before you can create or launch them in meetings. This article explains how to turn on polling in the latest Zoom web interface, including how to allow advanced polls and enable polling access for alternative hosts.

Prerequisites 

To enable polling, you must:

  • Be signed in to your Chico State Zoom web portal at https://csuchico.zoom.us using SSO

  • Be the host of the Zoom meeting

  • Use a Zoom version 5.13.0 or higher to create/edit polls directly in the desktop app

đź“Ś Mobile users can participate in polls, but hosts must use the desktop client or web portal to create and manage polls.

Step-by-Step Instructions

To enable polling in your Zoom account, do the following:

  1. Sign in to your Chico Zoom account at https://csuchico.zoom.us

  2. From the sidebar, select Settings

  3. Select the Meeting tab, then scroll to In Meeting (Basic)

  4. Locate the setting labeled Meeting Polls/Quizzes

  5. Toggle the setting to On

  6. Check the options you want enabled. Zoom automatically saves your preferences. 

Alt text: Settings view in Zoom showing "Meeting Polls/Quizzes" enabled and the checkboxes for Allow images uploaded in polls/quizzes to be displayed Allow alternative host to add or edit polls and quizzes Allow host to create breakout rooms from poll results

Troubleshooting

  • Can't find the setting? Use the Settings search bar and type “Polls”

  • Option grayed out? You may not have host privileges or may not be licensed—contact TLP

 Still need help? Contact the Technology & Learning Program (faculty) or the Center for Tech Equity (students/staff) for further troubleshooting.
  
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