PROBLEM

Publicly shared items prompt login credentials to the owner's organization

Last Published: May 24, 2023

Description

When the URL of an item with the sharing level set to 'Everyone (public)' is shared with and opened by a user outside of the organization, the item details page opens as expected. However, when logging in through the Sign In button at the top corner of the page, the user is prompted to log in through the item owner's organization.

The log-in prompt to another organization.

Cause

The item contains the short name of the organization in the URL.

Solution or Workaround

  1. Paste the shared item URL in the address bar of a web browser.
The item URL with the short name of the organization.
  1. Remove the short name of the organization and press Enter.
The item URL with the short name of the organization removed.

The image below shows the login credentials page for users to log in to any account.

The general log-in prompt.

Article ID: 000028128

Software:
  • ArcGIS Online

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