How to add a Poll to a Shared Channel

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I am trying to add a poll to a shared channel and every app I try to add is greyed out and says it is not allowed in a Shared Channel.&nbsp; Can anyone tell me if this is something that can be changed?&nbsp; Or am I stuck not being able to do a poll to a cross-functional team that uses a Shared Channel instead of a full team?

daniellehaneveer · Answer

Just make a form and put the url to the website app. Or put it in the channel message.&nbsp;

mrcharlesjenkins · Answer

Unfortunately, apps (including Polls, Forms, and third-party integrations) are not supported in Shared Channels in Microsoft Teams at this time. This is a Microsoft limitation, and there is currently no setting to override it.

Workarounds for Running a Poll in a Shared Channel
While apps are not supported, here are some alternative methods to collect votes:

Use a Microsoft Forms Link

Create a poll in Microsoft Forms (forms.microsoft.com)
Copy the link to the form
Paste the link in the Shared Channel and ask members to vote

🔹 Pros: Simple, works for internal and external users
🔹 Cons: Not as seamless as a built-in Teams poll

2. Use a Message-Based Voting System

Post a question in the Shared Channel
Ask members to react using emojis (e.g., 👍 for Yes, ❌ for No)

🔹 Pros: Quick and easy
🔹 Cons: No anonymity, limited to basic polls

3. Host the Poll in a Standard Channel or Team Chat

If the Shared Channel members are part of a regular Team or Chat, create the poll there
Share a link to the poll in the Shared Channel

🔹 Pros: Allows Forms/Polls app integration
🔹 Cons: Requires users to switch channels to vote

mel_c13 · Answer

Thanks all for the responses.&nbsp; We were hoping to get in line results for everyone to see.&nbsp; So, we decided to use a Loop Voting component.&nbsp; Not the prettiest solution but allows us to keep people in teams and show results in real time.&nbsp;

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