Free Personal Account
With a free ArcGIS Online personal account you can create, store, and manage maps, apps, and data, and share them with others. You also get access to content shared by Esri and GIS users around the world.
Discover thousands of free maps, datasets, and tools
Explore geospatial content published by Esri and authoritative GIS sources from around world. You can browse featured content in the galleries or search by keyword.
- Content published by Esri [2:23]
- Featured content in the galleries [1:00]
- Searching for content [1:56]
Share your maps and apps
Share your maps and other items publicly, with specific groups, or keep them private. Groups are a great way to collaborate with others. You can create your own groups around specific topics, interests, or projects, or join other groups and share and access items from other group members. You can also embed your maps in web pages, blogs, and configurable web application templates.
- Sharing your content [3:01]
- Joining a group [1:19]
- Inviting others to join your group [1:48]
- Embedding a map in your website [1:43]
- Using custom web application templates [2:33]
To learn more about sharing, read Sharing Your Maps Has Never Been Easier
(ArcNews, Winter 2010/2011)
Create maps and apps
Use the built-in map viewer to make maps by adding your own data, or create mashups. You also get unrestricted use of ArcGIS Web Mapping APIs to build custom web applications, or use one of the configurable templates to quickly create a web mapping application or embed your maps in blogs and websites.
- Making a map [3:28]
- Adding features from a file [1:44]
- Editing feature layers on a map [3:39]
- Displaying pop-up windows on a map [2:57]
- Creating time-enabled maps [2:33]
To learn more about making web maps, read the article: Intelligent Web Maps and ArcGIS Online (ArcNews, Summer 2011)
Manage your maps, apps, and data
Manage and organize your maps, apps, and data through an easy-to-use catalog using folders and groups. Your items are stored in Esri's secure cloud environment and you get 2 GB of free storage with your personal account.
