How to use ArcGIS Instant Apps | Documentation

The general steps to build an app with ArcGIS Instant AppsArcGIS Instant Apps is an app builder product that allows users to quickly create and share interactive web apps without any coding.Learn more are:

1. Create a web map
Start with creating a web map.
2. Select a template
Select an Instant Apps template to create your web app.
3. Configure the app
Configure your web app to match your requirements.
4. Publish and share your app
Share the app to your users.

1. Create a web map

To create a web appA web app is a mapping, analysis, or data-driven application that runs in a web browser. In most cases they are configurable and are hosted in ArcGIS.Learn more using ArcGIS Instant Apps, you need to start by creating a web mapA web map is a map stored as a JSON object that defines properties such as the basemap layer, data layers, layer styles, and pop-up styles. Its JSON structure is defined by the web map specification.Learn more. To do this, go to ArcGIS.comArcGIS.com is the website that ArcGIS Location Platform and ArcGIS Online developers use to sign in and access their portal. It can also be used to search for public items in other portals.Learn more or ArcGIS Enterprise portalArcGIS portal, also known as a portal, is a website with applications and tools that can be used to create, manage, access, and share geospatial content and data. It supports security and authentication, developer credentials, content and data service management, user and group management, and site administration. A portal can be hosted in Esri's infrastructure or your own infrastructure.Learn more and click Map to open the Map ViewerMap Viewer is a browser-based mapping tool that can view, create, and save web maps. It can also perform mapping, visualization, and spatial analysis operations.Learn more. Use the map viewer to add layersA layer is a reference to a collection of geographic data that is used to access and display data. The data for layers are typically provided by the basemap layer service and data services.Learn more, set the symbolsA symbol defines the properties used to display a geometry or text.Learn more, zoom to an extentAn extent is a bounding rectangle with points that delineate an area for a map or scene.Learn more, and set up pop upsA pop-up is a visual element used to display data for features or graphics in a map.Learn more and other properties.

ArcGIS Instant Apps web map creation example

Example of using the Map Viewer to create and style a web map.

2. Select a template

Now that you have a web mapA web map is a map stored as a JSON object that defines properties such as the basemap layer, data layers, layer styles, and pop-up styles. Its JSON structure is defined by the web map specification.Learn more, click Create app > Instant Apps to create a web appA web app is a mapping, analysis, or data-driven application that runs in a web browser. In most cases they are configurable and are hosted in ArcGIS.Learn more based on that map. You will be taken to the Instant App template gallery allowing you to choose a template to use as the basis for your web app.

ArcGIS Instant Apps template selection example

List of templates you can use to build ArcGIS Instant App web apps.

3. Configure the app

You can customize the look and feel of your web appA web app is a mapping, analysis, or data-driven application that runs in a web browser. In most cases they are configurable and are hosted in ArcGIS.Learn more and add additional layersA layer is a reference to a collection of geographic data that is used to access and display data. The data for layers are typically provided by the basemap layer service and data services.Learn more. Once you are satisfied with the configuration, click the Publish button to create the web app.

ArcGIS Instant Apps configure the app example

ArcGIS Instant App builder with configuration options.

When publishing your web appA web app is a mapping, analysis, or data-driven application that runs in a web browser. In most cases they are configurable and are hosted in ArcGIS.Learn more is complete, the Share window is displayed allowing you to select the option on how to share your app with others. The window also includes a link to your app to share via using social media or embed in another web app.