Get started

To start building applications, follow the steps below:

1. Sign in with an ArcGIS account

To access ArcGIS location services, you need an ArcGIS Developer account or ArcGIS Online account.

2. Get an API key

Create, manage, and scope API keys in your developer dashboard. Learn more in this tutorial.

3. Build a simple mapping app

Use your API key to access the basemap layer service and display a map.

Steps

1. Open the code in CodePen.

2. Replace the apiKey with your API key from the developer dashboard .

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       <script>
   
         const apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY";
         const basemapEnum = "ArcGIS:Navigation";
   
         const map = L.map("map", {
           minZoom: 2
         }).setView([25, -30], 2); //Latitude, longitude
   
         L.esri.Vector.vectorBasemapLayer(basemapEnum, {
           apiKey: apiKey
         }).addTo(map);
   
       </script>
   

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4. Explore tutorials and samples

Follow step-by-step tutorials or find code in the samples.

Display a map

Create and display a map with the basemap layer service.

Search for an address

Find an address or place using a search box and the geocoding service.

Find a route and directions

Find a route and directions with the route service.

5. Deploy your application

Learn about the general guidelines and Terms of use before distributing your application.

Next steps

• Overview

  Learn about the API and developer resources.

• Key features

  Discover the capabilities of the API.

• Get started

  Learn how to build your first application.