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FAQ


General

What is the bot prefix?

The bot prefix is / (slash).
EasyPoll listens exclusively to Discord SlashCommands. For all commands use /help.

Can I change the bot prefix?

Unfortunately, the bot prefix cannot be changed.
Discord has introduced SlashCommands to have consistent commands across all bots.
Therefore a change is not possible. In the future all bots will listen to SlashCommands, so to the prefix / (slash).

Where can I find the dashboard?

Currently there is no dashboard available. A dashboard is in development and will be announced on our Discord server when it is released.

How can I get EasyPoll Premium?

EasyPoll Premium is not available yet.
As soon as Premium is available, it will be announced on our Discord server and will be visible on this website.

Can I help to translate the bot?

Of course! Please have a look at the translations repository on GitHub for more information.

How can I report a poll or user?

If a user creates a poll that violates the Discord guidelines or the bot rules, you can report the poll to us.
You can report a poll and user on our Discord server.
Please note that we can only take action against polls that violate the Discord guidelines or the bot rules.
If you want to report a user in general, please contact Discord.


Settings

Can I change the language of the bot?

Yes. The bot is available in multiple languages.
To see all available languages and change the language, use the command /settings language on your server.

Can I change the color of the poll embeds?

Yes. To change the color of the poll embeds, use the command /settings colors embeds on your server.

Can I change the color of the poll buttons?

Yes. To change the color of the poll buttons, use the command /settings colors buttons on your server.

Can I automatically create and close a thread for each poll?

Yes. To automatically create and close a thread for polls, use the command /settings threads on your server.

Can I automatically remove votes from users who leave the server / get kicked or banned?

Yes. To automatically remove votes from users who leave the server, use the command /settings events on your server.


Polls

How can I use custom emojis?

To use custom emojis, just put the emoji in front of the answer: :emoji: <answer>
Example: :pizza: Pizza / 🍕 Pizza

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You can use all official Discord emojis, all emojis from your own server and all emojis from servers where EasyPoll is used.
If the bot cannot use an emoji, you will get a warning message.

Can I do a poll with a time limit?

Yes, use the command /timepoll for this. The command works like the normal poll command, but with the additional option time.
Times are given as follows: 10m / 3h / 1d / 1d 3h 15m
A time poll can run a maximum of 30 days.

Timepoll time option

Where can I find the poll id?

You can find the poll id in the footer area of each poll.

Poll ID

Can I close a poll?

Yes, you can close both normal polls and time polls at any time.
You can use /closepoll or you can right click the poll, go to Apps and click Close.

Can I reopen a poll?

Yes, you can reopen polls with the /reopenpoll command.

Can I delete a poll?

Yes, you can delete polls with the /deletepoll command.

How can I allow/deny multiple answers?

In /poll & /timepoll there is a parameter option called maxchoices.
With this option you can define the number of maxchoices. By default, one answer is allowed.

Poll maxchoices option

How can I see which member voted for what?

To see which member voted for what, right click the poll, go to Apps and click Participants.

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Please note that in anonymous polls the users are anonymous and therefore cannot be viewed.

How can I see who voted for what on an anonymous poll?

As the name suggests, anonymous polls are anonymous. It is not possible to see who voted for what.
As an alternative, the poll type Hidden is available, which gives the possibility to see who voted for what.
Learn more about the different poll types.

How can I check the anonymous result before the poll is closed?

Go to the poll message => right click => Apps => Details or use the /listpoll command.

How can I show the final result in the poll?

To display the final result in the poll message, the poll must be closed.
To close a poll use /closepoll or right click the poll => Apps => Close.

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To see the current result without closing the poll, use /listpoll or right click the poll => Apps => Details

Can I export the poll results?

Yes, you can export the poll results with the /exportpoll command.


Permissions

Which users can use the bot by default?

By default, all users with the Manage Server permission can use the bot. For more information, see Permission System.

How can I give certain people bot rights without admin?

It is possible to give certain users or roles permissions for selected commands via the server settings in the integration tab.
You can find more information under Permission System.