How to Create A Poll using Mentimeter

Step 1: Create a Free Mentimeter Account

1. Go to https://www.mentimeter.com
2. Click Sign up with Google or Work email
3. Fill in your first and last name and choose a password
4. Click Sign up
5. You do not need a paid account — we will run the poll from our paid COM account.

Step 2: Create Your Poll

1. After logging in, click New survey
2. Choose a Start from scratch or use the AI tool to create a starting point for you
3. Choose a Interactive question type (e.g., Multiple Choice, Word Cloud, Open Ended)
4. Enter your question(s)
5. Add as many slides/questions as you’d like

Step 3: Name Your Poll Clearly

1. Please rename your presentation using this format: Your Name – Lecture Date 
   • Example: Dr. Jane Smith – Sept 18, 2026
   • 
     This helps us quickly identify your poll.

Step 4: Share Your Poll with COM

1. You must add us as collaborators so we can access and run your poll during class.
2. Open your Mentimeter presentation
3. Click the plus sign to add collaborators (top right)
4. Under Collaborators, add the following emails:
   • COMIT@health.fau.edu
   • M3coordinator@health.fau.edu
   • Make sure they are set as Can edit then click Send
     

Step 5: Submit a Help Desk Ticket

1. Email the FAU COM Help Desk so we know your poll is ready.
   1. Email: comhelpdesk@health.fau.edu
   2. Subject: Mentimeter Poll – Guest Lecture Support
   3. Please include:
      • Your name
      • Lecture date
      • Confirmation that your Mentimeter poll is shared

What We’ll Do for You
✔ Access your poll from our paid Mentimeter account
✔ Pull it up and test it before class
✔ Have it ready to launch during your lecture
✔ Provide live support if needed


Need Help?
If you have questions or run into issues, just email: comhelpdesk@health.fau.edu
We’re happy to help! Thank you for making your session interactive!