PROBLEM

Web apps are unavailable in ArcGIS Online

Last Published: February 19, 2026

Description

In ArcGIS Online, apps such as ArcGIS Dashboards and ArcGIS Story Maps can be accessed from the app launcher via the Apps button on the home page. However, in some instances, certain apps are unavailable in the app launcher.

The apps displayed in the app launcher

Cause

The user type is Advanced. Editing or viewing capability is only supported by user types other than Advanced, such as Creator.

Solution or Workaround

Change the user type from Advanced to another option

  1. In ArcGIS Online, on the Organization page, click the Members tab.
  2. Find the username in theĀ Search members section.
  3. For User type, click the current user type of the user.
  4. In the Manage user type / roleĀ window, under User type, click Advanced and select any other user type. In this example, Creator is selected.
  5. Click Save.
Selecting the Creator user type selected in the Manage user type / role window

The app launcher below displays the previously unavailable apps in ArcGIS Online after the user type is changed from Advanced to Creator.

The apps displayed in the app launcher after changing the user type from Advanced to Creator

Article ID: 000032300

Software:
  • ArcGIS Online

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