Create a map

Note:

Some workflows may require specific privileges. For more information about user types, roles, and privileges, see the Accounts topic.

You can create a map by inserting an ArcGIS for SharePoint web part.

See Maps to learn about maps and layers.

To create a map by inserting an ArcGIS web part on a page, complete the following steps:

  1. Go to the page where you want to insert the ArcGIS for SharePoint web part.
  2. Activate edit mode on the page.
  3. Click the location on the page where you want to insert the ArcGIS for SharePoint web part.

    The web part search pane appears, displaying the available web parts.

  4. Click ArcGIS.

    The ArcGIS for SharePoint web part appears on the page.

  5. Sign in to your ArcGIS account or click Continue to proceed with the guest user account type.

    The map loads with the default basemap and map settings.

    Default basemap and settings

  6. On the SharePoint ribbon, click Save as draft to save the page as a draft or click Publish to publish the page.

    The web part is saved to the page and the page reloads in run mode.