An ArcGIS Enterprise purchase is the first step to setting up a complete system to manage, map, analyze, and share your geospatial data. User types are included with your initial purchase of ArcGIS Enterprise software. User types are a mix of capabilities and included apps. The five general-purpose user types are Viewer, Editor, Field Worker, Creator, and GIS Professional.

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User types included in your purchase

Creators

Creators can create, own, analyze, share, and store data and content within the ArcGIS Enterprise portal. A Creator is equivalent to a Level 2 Named User. Included apps are Essential Apps, Field Apps, and Office Apps bundles.

Viewers

Viewers can access, view, and interact with any of the items in their portal but cannot edit, share, or create any new content. A Viewer is functionally equivalent to a Level 1 Named User. A view-only access to Essential Apps Bundle is included.

Additional user types available for purchase

Field Workers

Field Workers can collect and edit data, as well as manage field assignments. Included apps are the Field Apps Bundle and the Essential Apps Bundle (edit-only access).

Editors

Editors can edit existing data and add new data. Included apps are the Essential Apps Bundle with edit-only access.

GIS Professionals

GIS Professionals have extensive capabilities that include creating and managing 2D and 3D data, analyzing data, sharing work, and more. ArcGIS Pro is included. The Essential Apps, Field Apps, and Office Apps bundles are included.

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ArcGIS Enterprise Pricing FAQ

What are the new user types?

The new user type licensing is available from ArcGIS Enterprise 10.7 better suits business and organizational needs with the Viewer, Editor, Field Worker, Creator, and GIS Professional user types included. Learn more about the different user types here.

What happens to my current L1 and L2 users?

A Level 1 Named User is functionally equivalent to a Viewer user type. A Level 2 Named User is functionally equivalent to a Creator user type.

How do I add users?

Reach out to your Account Manager to add users.

Can I add more user types at any time?

You can add more user types at any time.

Can I add apps to user types?

Yes, app bundles and premium apps can be added to certain User Types. Explore the add-on apps in ArcGIS Marketplace.

How is Cores impacted by the user types?

Cores, the foundation of your ArcGIS Enterprise purchase, power your web GIS at your organization. Cores are not impacted by the new user types.

How do I license virtualized and cloud deployments?

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