ArcGIS User Types: Quick Reference Guide¶

Overview¶

ArcGIS user types determine access levels and software entitlements for organization members. Each type includes specific capabilities and application access.

User Types¶

Viewer¶

Purpose: View and interact with maps and apps
Products Included:

• ArcGIS Online web apps
• ArcGIS Field Maps (view only)
• ArcGIS Dashboards
• ArcGIS StoryMaps (view only)

Creator¶

Purpose: Create, edit, and share maps and spatial content
Products Included:

• All Viewer products
• ArcGIS Pro (desktop)
• ArcGIS Online Map Viewer
• ArcGIS Field Maps (full editing)
• ArcGIS Survey123
• ArcGIS QuickCapture
• ArcGIS Dashboards (author)
• ArcGIS StoryMaps (author)
• ArcGIS Notebooks
• ArcGIS Insights

GIS Professional¶

Purpose: Advanced GIS analysis and workflows
Products Included:

• All Creator products
• ArcGIS Pro Advanced
• ArcGIS Image for ArcGIS Online
• Additional extension licenses (Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Network Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst)

Insights Analyst¶

Purpose: Data-driven analytics and visualization
Products Included:

• ArcGIS Insights
• Basic map viewing capabilities

Choosing the Right Type¶

• Viewer: Consuming existing content
• Creator: Building maps and field data collection
• GIS Professional: Complex analysis and modeling
• Insights Analyst: Business intelligence and analytics

Notes¶