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About the Esri Community Team
Meet the Esri Community Team For more than three decades, Esri has hosted an ever-evolving online community that has grown into the platform we now call Esri Community. The Esri Community team nurtures and promotes this virtual space by: Maintaining its day-to-day functionality Preserving community health through post…
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Building GIS Together: Stories from the Esri Community Experience
Image: Book cover showing portraits of smiling people connected by a cloud of dots. >>> GET YOUR FREE DIGITAL COPY <<< Presented through a series of inspiring stories and expert insights from the Esri Community, Building GIS Together: Stories from the Esri Community Experience highlights the benefits of online…
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Community Guide to Badges
What are Badges Badges are fun rewards for participating in the community. The more you participate the more badges you will earn. Many of the badges are part of a series, whereas you take that action more you work up the badge levels. Types of badges: Standard badges (Out of -the box) action-based (e.g., you uploaded a…
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Community Guide to Member Ranks
What are member ranks? Member ranks are a fun gamification element that incentivizes participation, rewards quality, and establishes reputation in the community. Every member of the community is assigned a rank based on their contributions. How do I earn a new rank? All newly registered members are assigned the New Member…
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Community Guide to Member Roles and Permissions
Why It Matters: Member roles provide a user with permissions in the community. Each member has at least one role assigned to their account. Each role has a distinctive set of permission that apply across the community. Quick Tip: The Member and Esri roles are default roles that are auto assigned to a user's account upon…
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Content Overview
Content Overview Why It Matters: Esri Community supports several different content types, each designed for a specific kind of sharing and engagement. Knowing which content type to use helps your post reach the right audience and get the response you need. Quick Tip: If you're stuck between content types, ask yourself: Am…
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Esri Community Contest 2026 Official Rules
Official Rules Esri Community Contest 2026 NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Sponsor: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri), 380 New York Street, Redlands, California 92373 USA (hereinafter referred to as the "Sponsor").…
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Esri Community Features Parity Chart
Compare features and terms from our former platform technology (hosted from November 2020 to August 24, 2026) to the new community platform. Former Platform New Platform Description Account Account (NEW) Esri Community accounts are now managed by email address rather than SSO ID. Where members have multiple accounts with…
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Esri Community MVP Program - About & Requirements
What is an Esri Community MVP? MVP stands for Most Valuable Participant, and is awarded to members who have demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to sharing their knowledge and helping others. An Esri Community MVP is a Community member who is an elite and valued contributor of the…
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Glossary of Esri Community Terms
This glossary defines key terms used throughout Esri Community. Where terminology has changed from the previous platform, the old term is noted for reference. A Accepted Answer / Accepted Solution A reply to a Question that has been marked as an answer by the original poster or a member with advanced permissions. Accepted…
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Known Issues - Esri Community
Maintained by the Esri Community team This document tracks known platform issues and their current status. It is updated regularly by the Esri Community team. If you encounter an issue not listed here, please post in the Community Feedback space and the team will investigate. Status Key: 🔴 Open — Issue confirmed and under…
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Place Manager Guide
Why it matters: Place Managers play a key role in keeping their product, industry, or program area healthy and welcoming. Understanding your responsibilities helps you serve your community members effectively and maintain a high-quality space. What is a Place Manager? A Place Manager is the person (or people) responsible…
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User Group Owner and Leader Guide
Why It Matters: Groups are member-driven spaces for focused conversations around a specific topic, product, or project. Understanding the difference between Group Owners and Group Leaders ensures everyone knows who handles what. Quick Tip: As a Group Owner or Leader, you're the host of your group's dedicated space. Owners…
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Welcome from CEO & Founder, Jack Dangermond
CEO and Founder, Jack Dangermond offers a warm welcome to the Esri Community (previously known as GeoNet) and shares his vision of how important community, collaboration, and the basis of Community is to the advancement of the GIS field. Sign In to Create Your Free Account Create your Esri Community account by signing in…