How do I prevent multiple votes or fraud?

PollUnit offers several ways to prevent multiple votes and misuse.

You should choose a high level of security if you want to ensure that each vote can be clearly and verifiably assigned to a real person, especially in situations where fairness, transparency, or prizes play an important role.

Here are some typical cases where high security is recommended:

Contests with prizes or awards

If there’s something to win in your contest, there’s a higher risk that participants might try to vote multiple times or manipulate the results. A high security level protects against fraud and ensures credible results.

Public votes or brand competitions

For public contests or those associated with your company or brand, it’s important to build trust. Stricter control helps prevent abuse and strengthens the reputation and fairness of your contest.

In PollUnit, you can choose between different security levels depending on your needs – from open votes without registration to strictly verified votes with double opt-in or login.
This allows you to balance ease of participation and protection against misuse according to your specific use case.

For more information, read our article »Prevent multiple participation«.