Get started

Here's how to get started with ArcGIS Runtime API for iOS:

  1. Review system requirements
  2. Install and set up the API
  3. Get an access token (to access location services)
  4. Start the Display a map tutorial

1. System requirements

Ensure the correct version of macOS and Xcode are installed and your development environment meets the system requirements.

2. Install and set up

There are a number of ways to install and use the API in your Xcode project. You can use Swift Package Manager, Cocoapods, or the manual download and install process. If you are completing the tutorials, choose the manual download and install process.

3. Get an access token

To access secure ArcGIS services and resources, you need to use an . The easiest way to get started is to obtain an from an . Learn more about access tokens and authentication in Security and authentication.

Create an API key

Implement OAuth credentials

4. Tutorials

Follow step-by-step instructions to build apps that incorporate ArcGIS Runtime functionality.

Display a map

Add a point, line, and polygon

Add a feature layer

Display a web map

Browse all tutorials

Deploy your app

When you begin developing ArcGIS Runtime apps, you are accepting Esri's end user license agreement (EULA); there is no need to authorize your development machine or devices. Once you have finished building your application, you are required to obtain a license before deploying it to production. Licensing ensures that you have the necessary permissions and legal rights to distribute and use your application in a commercial or public environment. For more information, see the License and deployment topic for details.

Next steps

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You can no longer sign into this site. Go to your ArcGIS portal or the ArcGIS Location Platform dashboard to perform management tasks.

Your ArcGIS portal

Create, manage, and access API keys and OAuth 2.0 developer credentials, hosted layers, and data services.

Your ArcGIS Location Platform dashboard

Manage billing, monitor service usage, and access additional resources.

Learn more about these changes in the What's new in Esri Developers June 2024 blog post.

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