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Bug

The Notebook documentation does say that Data Access (arcpy.da) is an included ArcPy module. It would have been helpful to see an alert box or something in the documentation that UpdateCursor doesn't work with private feature services.

ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000164099
SubmittedJanuary 3, 2024
Last ModifiedJune 30, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version foundOct 2023
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

Please use arcpy.SignInToPortal("notebook") for signing into the portal using ArcPy. Please continue to use gis=GIS("home") for connecting with GIS to access their portal content. See https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/notebook/latest/python/linux/use-arcpy-in-your-notebook.htm for more info.

Workaround

UpdateCursor does work with public feature services. 

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000164099

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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