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# Setting up gating token for voting

Configure a gating token for your group voting to allow only certain tokens or NFT holders to vote.

### Configure the gating token

Go to Manage>Poll settings to configure the gating token:&#x20;

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Choose a Chain and Contract Type, input a contract address and custom alias for this token gate, then click on the Save button:

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Make sure the selected blockchain and Contract Type match the input contract address.

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**Metaforo also allows the admin to set the gating token by using an NFT address:**

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Click on the ADD MORE button to add more gating tokens.

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**Create a new poll with the configured gating token.**

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Switch the Poll type to 'Only NFT owner' if you want to limit the voting power by ERC721 or ERC1155.

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