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Get started: Display a map with a basemap session

Use the MapLibre ArcGIS plugin to create a basemap session and display a map for 12 hours.

What you'll learn

You will learn how to:

  • Create an API key credential for basemaps.
  • Start a basemap session that is valid for 12 hours.
  • Display a basemap style from the ArcGIS Basemap Styles service with a session token.
  • Start a new basemap session when it expires.
  • Change basemap styles with the same session token.
  • Provide geocoding functionality to find places around the world.
  • Support unlimited user interactions such as map zoom, pan, and tilt.
  • Create an app that uses the basemap session usage model. Learn more here.

What you'll use

  • MapLibre ArcGIS plugin
  • ArcGIS Basemap Styles service
  • API key authentication
  • Session token

What you'll need

Before you begin, you need the following:

  • An ArcGIS Location Platform account. ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise accounts are not supported for this how-to.
  • A modern web browser, such as recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • A code editor, such as CodePen (recommended for this how-to).

Steps

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