Creating a Web App in ArcGIS Online

  • Web Apps are created from Web Maps.
  • The purpose of a Web App is to present the data created in a Web Map in a streamlined and focused platform viewable on any device or browser.

Creating a new Web App

  • Navigate to the WebMap containing the data you would like to use in your Web App.

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  • Click on Create Web App.
    • For beginners it is best to choose Using a Template.
    • There are many Web App Templates to choose from. Browse and explore the options to find which is best suited to your needs.

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  • Once you have made your selection, click on that template and select CREATE WEB APP.

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  • Fill in the required fields.
    • It is good practice to include “WebApp” in the name of your new Web App to differentiate the content from the WebMap used to create it.

Customizing Your Web App

  • Most Web App creation will involve filling and editing fields and choosing display options so that the Web App is customized to suit the user’s needs.

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  • Clicking Launch opens a new tab showing what the resulting App will look like.
    • If anything is incorrect or incomplete, simply close the App display tab and edit the relevant fields.

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  • Once the app is finished, click Save to create a shareable Web App that will be available in your Content.

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  • Share the Web App so that the public or other groups and organizations can view your content.

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The App can be further edited at anytime.

For more detailed information on creating a Web App, please see ESRI’s Web App help pages.