- 1. LimeSurvey Cloud
- (Category)
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 2. LimeSurvey 6
- (Product news)
- Welcome to LimeSurvey 6! We're thrilled to announce LimeSurvey 6 - our latest version that's easy on the eyes and offers a fresh way in how you interact with online surveys. Intrigued? Let's dive in! The ...
- Created on 20 July 2023
- 3. Google Forms alternative: Survey maker by LimeSurvey
- (Knowledge)
- Why LimeSurvey is a great alternative to Google Forms Stepping into the realm of online surveys can seem daunting, especially when you're faced with a myriad of platforms. Google Forms, though ubiquitous, ...
- Created on 04 July 2023
- 4. Data security in LimeSurvey: Everything you need to know
- (Security)
- Data Security in LimeSurvey LimeSurvey is a German-based online survey software company with its headquarters in Hamburg. We are very conscious of the data security and privacy regulations ...
- Created on 25 September 2020
- 5. How can I delete my limesurvey.org account?
- (Other)
- Please visit your account page on account.limesurvey.org. After login you will see a section 'Login details'. On the bottom of this section there is a link 'Delete my account'. Click that link and confirm ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 6. Is my survey data in LimeSurvey Cloud encrypted?
- (Data protection and policy)
- We are very concerned about security. Your survey/response data is stored in a separate database with a separate username/password for each LimeSurvey Cloud instance. The connection of your browser to ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 7. Do I need to show a Cookie Consent form inside LimeSurvey?
- (Data protection and policy)
- ... when filling online forms, shopping carts, etc., for the duration of a session or persistent cookies limited to a few hours in some cases LimeSurvey is clearly covered by this case – without a cookie, ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 8. I am from Europe and/or would like to survey European participants. Is your LimeSurvey Cloud service compatible with the GDPR?
- (Data protection and policy)
- Yes, we are generally GDPR compatible. To be compatible with the GDPR & EU law we strongly recommend selecting our German server as server location as it is the only server location where we can guarantee ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 9. Can I use the same key with several LimeSurvey installations?
- (ComfortUpdate Extension)
- Yes, you can. Again, please note that each key has a maximum number of uses/updates assigned to it. See the previous FAQ item.
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 10. Wait? Isn't LimeSurvey free open source software - why should I pay for it
- (ComfortUpdate Extension)
- Yes, LimeSurvey software is free open source – everyone can use, modify and distribute it for commercial, private and educational purposes under the GPL license v3 (exception: the name and logo LimeSurvey ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 11. How do I delete my LimeSurvey Cloud instance?
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- If you just would like to delete your LimeSurvey Cloud instance, please follow these steps: Navigate to your profile page to see an overview of your Cloud instance Look for the link 'Delete survey ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 12. What is the meaning of "Storage used" in the LimeSurvey header bar
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- In the top-right corner of the admin interface you can see how much storage you are using and how much your maximum storage limit is. Every file you or your participants upload to the installation ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 13. I have created a survey, but the message 'No available surveys' is merely shown on my LimeSurvey homepage
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- By default, surveys are not listed on the public index page of your LimeSurvey installation for privacy reasons - better safe than sorry. If you want a survey to be listed on that page, just edit the ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 14. How do I configure email settings in LimeSurvey Cloud?
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
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When sending invitiations or reminders for your survey, you have two choices:
1.) Using our mail server
If you are using the LimeSurvey Cloud mail server, all your emails will have the sender address
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- 15. I want to design surveys on my local computer using LimeSurvey and upload these to my LimeSurvey Cloud instance later. Is that possible?
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- Yes. Generally, that is possible without any problems. There is one important thing though: You can't import files from a version newer than the version LimeSurvey is using, but usually, LimeSurvey Cloud ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 16. Is my LimeSurvey Cloud instance available 100% of the time?
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- We are trying our best to keep your instance available at all times and guarantee a 99% uptime/month. If there is a reason to temporarily shut down the survey facilities, we will let you know in advance ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 17. Are certain LimeSurvey features locked if I'm only using the FREE subscription plan
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- There are no locked features in LimeSurvey - there are only limitation on the number of responses, upload storage and number of administrators. Also, some additional services (like domain aliasing) are ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 18. Will I lose my remaining responses when I cancel my LimeSurvey Cloud subscription?
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- No. Only after the paid subscription period has ended will your subscription fall back to the FREE package, which will set your account to 25 responses.
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 19. Can I still use LimeSurvey Cloud after I have cancelled a subscription?
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- Yes. Your subscription will fall back to the FREE plan after the paid period is over (assuming that you cancelled it). Kindly note that some features (such as domain aliasing) are only available with a ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 20. Two-Factor-Authentication plugin for your LimeSurvey application
- (Security)
- .sv-template-desc Great news! We developed a Two-Factor-Authentication (2FA) plugin for LimeSurvey. The purpose of this plugin is to enhance the security of your account and collected data. ...
- Created on 03 April 2019
- 21. Creating LimeSurvey questionnaires in Microsoft Excel
- (Tutorials)
- LimeSurvey questionnaires can now be exported to Excel or other spreadsheet software tools (by going to Display/Export → Tab-separated-values format (*.txt) → Export), fully edited offline, and ...
- Created on 25 July 2018
- 22. How to Create Your First Survey
- (Tutorials)
- ... gather vital information. By choosing LimeSurvey, you can either choose one of our many ready-to-use yet customizable survey templates, or build your own survey from scratch. No matter which option ...
- Created on 12 March 2024
- 23. How to Get More Survey Responses
- (Tutorials)
- ... Everyone is busy these days, so don’t hesitate to remind people about your survey after you’ve sent out the initial links or invitations. If you’re conducting a closed-access survey, use the LimeSurvey ...
- Created on 12 March 2024
- 24. 10 Tips for Effective Survey Design
- (Tutorials)
- ... must employ strategic survey design principles. LimeSurvey offers a user-friendly platform that streamlines the survey design process, making it easier for people to craft informative surveys that ...
- Created on 12 March 2024
- 25. Free online survey software: Collect feedback now!
- (Knowledge)
- ... can be designed, distributed, and analyzed efficiently, enabling quick actions based on the feedback received. LimeSurvey: Benefits of a professional survey builder When you're looking for a survey ...
- Created on 12 July 2023
- 26. Post-purchase evaluation survey template
- (Survey templates)
- LimeSurvey's post-purchase evaluation survey template aids in assessing customer satisfaction with your product, gauging its quality, and evaluating its value for money, offering a comprehensive overview ...
- Created on 16 June 2023
- 27. Product lifecycle survey template
- (Survey templates)
- LimeSurvey's product lifecycle survey template collects feedback from customers on their experience with a specific product, focusing on aspects such as performance, issues encountered, and the quality ...
- Created on 16 June 2023
- 28. Qualitative versus Quantitative Research for Beginners
- (Knowledge)
- ... strengths, weaknesses, and their application across various fields. Remember, whether you're conducting qualitative or quantitative research, LimeSurvey has the powerful tools you need to design and carry ...
- Created on 13 June 2023
- 29. Survey Questions — Types & Examples
- (Knowledge)
- ... survey, LimeSurvey has got your back! Our powerful Survey Questions Generator can help you create compelling, effective questions in no time. There you have it! The art of creating powerful survey question ...
- Created on 13 June 2023
- 30. Survey Research — Types, Methods and Example Questions
- (Knowledge)
- ... for researchers. It simplifies complex processes like data collection, analysis, and visualization, democratizing research and making it more accessible to a broad audience. LimeSurvey, our innovative, ...
- Created on 12 June 2023
- 31. The Essentials: Key demographic questions for effective surveys
- (Knowledge)
- ... gender statements. LimeSurvey offers a prebuilt button style or radio list gender question type. It, however, only includes male and female as answer options so far. If additional gender options are to ...
- Created on 24 September 2020
- 32. Survey design tips: How to create a good structure
- (Knowledge)
- ... can show your survey on multiple pages, i.e., one question per page, which is called paging survey design. You can alternatively use a hybrid format offered exclusively by LimeSurvey that allows ...
- Created on 22 September 2020
- 33. How and when to use these most popular chart types for your survey
- (Knowledge)
- ... in LimeSurvey In LimeSurvey, for each question that is created in a survey, a chart type can be predefined in the statistics options of the respective question. If not changed, it will be set to a ...
- Created on 22 September 2020
- 34. Online versus offline surveys: Does the medium still matter?
- (Knowledge)
- ... questionnaires with LimeSurvey, you can have respondents take your questionnaire offline with no need for internet availability. The free Android app OfflineSurveys enables caching any LimeSurvey survey ...
- Created on 21 September 2020
- 35. The Likert Scale: Enhance your survey data
- (Knowledge)
- ... is required for a specific question or survey. Horizontal 7-point Likert Scale: Vertical 7-point Likert Scale: Creating Likert Scales in LimeSurvey There are several possibilities ...
- Created on 18 September 2020
- 36. How can I see what I donated in the past?
- (Donations)
- If you have a LimeSurvey account: Just click on 'Your orders' in the user menu and you will be able to see your past donations/invoices. ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 37. Do I get a donation receipt for tax purposes?
- (Donations)
- LimeSurvey is not a non-profit association - because of that you will receive a normal invoice (if applicable including VAT) after payment. If are not a registered LimeSurvey user you will receive this ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 38. I want to donate - do I get something in return?
- (Donations)
- Donation can be done at donate.limesurvey.org. By your donation you are giving this software a future - so we can keep on creating new features and versions. If you are a registered user (registration ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 39. Is it possible to show a survey policy that participants must agree to before they participate in the survey?
- (Data protection and policy)
- Yes. In LimeSurvey Cloud, you can insert a survey policy in the survey settings and require the user to agree to that by checking a box.
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 40. I would like to establish a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) contract/agreement with you. Is that possible?
- (Data protection and policy)
- Yes. We offer on online contracting tool where you can quickly create the necessary contract with a few clicks yourself and download the resulting contract as PDF - the resulting document is already signed ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 41. Where and how is my survey data hosted/stored?
- (Data protection and policy)
- If you are using our LimeSurvey Cloud hosting: When creating your LimeSurvey Cloud instance, you will be asked for the server location, where we will host your data. Currently, we offer the following ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 42. What is a "storage reminder percentage"
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- Storage reminder percentage is a setting in your LimeSurvey Cloud profile. This setting controls when your storage alert e-mail will be sent out. As an example, say you enter the value 10 (10%, default ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 43. What is domain aliasing and how do I set it up?
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- Survey participants might be hesitant to participate due to the LimeSurvey Cloud URL in the address bar, e.g. following a click on a survey link from your website/invitation email, the URL changes ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 44. What happens if I exceed my response volume?
- (LimeSurvey Cloud)
- ... plan, then your access to LimeSurvey will be locked completely. In that case, you will have to wait until the end of your month period for it to get unlocked automatically or buy a subscription plan. ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 45. How can I cancel my subscription?
- (Your subscription)
- To cancel your subscription plan: Log into your LimeSurvey account. Select "Billing History" from the profile menu (in the top right corner). Locate the plan that you wish to cancel, and click the ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 46. What kind of support do you offer?
- (Your subscription)
- When using LimeSurvey there are several ways of getting support: For technical issues/questions regarding LimeSurvey Cloud or LimeSurvey ComfortUpdate or pre-sales questions in general, please ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
- 47. Are there any discounts for teachers, students, or non-profits?
- (Your subscription)
- LimeSurvey Discounts TypePercent Teachers 30% Students 50% Non-profits 30% Teachers and students must agree to only use LimeSurvey for classroom related work. Applying ...
- Created on 03 July 2020
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