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title: Test a survey URL
description: When there are survey users associated with a survey, the survey is restricted so only those users can use the survey URL. You can test the survey URL to ensure it is restricted.
locale: en-US
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release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Survey URLs, Survey distribution, Survey administration, Use surveys, Surveys, Assessments and Surveys, Exploring Service Administration, Service Administration, Manage service capabilities, Extend ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities]
---

# Test a survey URL

When there are survey users associated with a survey, the survey is restricted so only those users can use the survey URL. You can test the survey URL to ensure it is restricted.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin or survey\_admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Survey** > **View Surveys** and open a survey for which you are not a survey user.

2.  Under **Related Links**, click **View Survey URL**.

3.  Copy the URL and click **OK** or **Cancel**.

4.  Navigate to the URL.

    You see a message that you are not authorized to take the survey.


**Parent Topic:**[Survey URLs](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/servicenow-platform/c_SurveyURLs.md)

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