Set a layer refresh interval

Note:

You need the following account and license types to use this workflow:

  • Microsoft license—You need a Microsoft 365 license, role Contributor or higher, to use this workflow.
  • ArcGIS account type—Standard users can perform the basic functions of this workflow; you do not need to sign in.

You can specify how often a layer is updated in an ArcGIS for SharePoint map.

See Layers to learn more about layers.

You can specify how often a layer is updated by turning on and specifying the refresh interval for that layer. For example, if you have a layer that shows traffic flow and incidents, you can set a refresh interval to automatically reload the layer at a specified interval to show the most recent updates.

You can set feature layers, web maps, and Microsoft SharePoint list layers to be automatically refreshed.

To specify a layer refresh interval, complete the following steps:

  1. In the Layers list, click Layer options Layer options.

    The layer options appear.

  2. Select the layer to modify from the Active layer drop-down menu.
  3. From the layer options, click Properties Properties.

    The Properties pane appears.

  4. Turn on the Enable auto-refresh toggle button.

    The refresh interval text box becomes active.

  5. Type a time interval in the text box or use the arrows to increase or decrease the time interval.

    Specify the time interval in minutes, from 6 seconds to 24 hours. For example, 6 seconds is represented as 0.1 minute; 1 day (24 hours) is represented as 1440 minutes.

  6. Click the Back button Back to close the Properties pane and return to the Layers list.