How to make a question as required in a survey in Mailchimp

Here is how to make a question as required in a survey in mailchimp

First click on 'Audience' in the side menu
Then click on 'Surveys' in the side menu
Click on the "View all" button
Then click on the dropdown arrow next to "View results" of the survey that you want to manage
Select "Edit" from the dropdown menu
Click on the question that you want to manage
Then click on the toggle switch to enable 'Required'
Click on the "Continue to design" button
Then click on the "Review" button
Finally click on the "Continue" button

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Why should you make a question as required in a survey in Mailchimp

Mailchimp is a versatile marketing platform tailored for businesses to streamline their digital marketing efforts.

One valuable feature within Mailchimp's survey tool is the ability to set questions as required. This ensures that respondents provide all necessary information, leading to more complete and meaningful data collection.

Using required questions is beneficial as it minimizes the chances of ambiguous or missing responses, thereby enhancing the survey's effectiveness in gathering actionable insights. This feature empowers businesses to make informed decisions backed by comprehensive feedback.

Last update

May 20, 2026

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