Some online polls require more than just security to ensure that each person casts only one vote. Anonymous voting means that the submitted response is not linked to the person who provided it. A similar system is used in public elections: you identify yourself when collecting a ballot, but the vote itself is cast in complete anonymity.
With Responsly, you can run secure and fully anonymous online votes.
Email invitations in anonymous voting
When running an anonymous vote in Responsly, email invitations play a central role. Each participant receives a unique voting link in their inbox. This ensures that:
- Every person can cast only one vote, since each link is tied to a single invitation.
- Even though the system verifies who the invitation was sent to, the submitted response is not connected to the participant’s email address.
- The organizer can confirm who received an invitation, without being able to see who voted for what option.
When sending invitations, simply enable the anonymous sending option. This activates the privacy mechanism: the system enforces “one person – one vote” while keeping the actual choices completely confidential.
Respondents can also see confirmation of anonymity when they open their link. A message under the Start button assures them that the vote will be recorded without linking their identity to their response.
Summary
The Anonymous Voting System in Responsly combines fairness and confidentiality. Every invited participant can vote exactly once, while their individual choices remain private. This makes Responsly suitable for sensitive decision-making processes such as elections, employee council votes, or any context where anonymity must be guaranteed.
