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What if you could explore new ArcGIS Online capabilities before they're officially released — and help shape what ships next? That's exactly what the ArcGIS Online Early Adopter Community (EAC) is designed for. The June 2026 update preview is now live in the Early Adopter test environment, and the EAC is open for testing. What Is the Early Adopter Community? The Early Adopter Community is a free program for customers who want early access to upcoming ArcGIS Online features. Members get to work with pre-release builds of ArcGIS Online in a dedicated testing environment, giving them the opportunity to: Try new functionality before it's generally available Test real workflows and data against upcoming changes Share feedback directly with the ArcGIS Online team It's a way to stay ahead of the curve — and have a voice in how ArcGIS Online evolves. Preview the June 2026 ArcGIS Online Update The June 2026 update is planned for Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The preview includes the most current build planned for this release, giving members an early look at what's coming next. This cycle includes improvements across several areas of ArcGIS Online, including a modernized ArcGIS Dashboards experience with faster performance, more consistent interactions, and better support for data-driven storytelling. Because this is a preview, things can change. New capabilities may be added during the preview period, and some features may not make it into the final release. That flexibility is intentional — it allows Esri to learn from real-world testing and feedback before features are finalized. Why Join? Validate your workflows. If you rely on ArcGIS Online for critical work, early access lets you test upcoming changes with your own data and processes. That means fewer surprises when the release goes live. Provide direct feedback. Early Adopter members can share feedback through forums and bug submissions. This input helps the ArcGIS Online team understand what's working well, what's confusing, and what needs improvement — before features reach a wider audience. Learn what's coming next. Previewing new functionality early gives you time to plan, explore new possibilities, and prepare your organization for upcoming changes. A Collaborative Preview Experience The Early Adopter Community isn't a one-way preview — it's a conversation. Members are encouraged to return to the EAC forum throughout the preview period and participate in discussions with both peers and the ArcGIS Online team. If something doesn't work as expected, you can submit a bug report that goes directly to the product team. Interested in Joining? If you like the idea of early access, hands-on testing, and helping shape the future of ArcGIS Online, the Early Adopter Community may be a great fit. You can sign up here to get started. Already a member? Head over to the EAC and start testing — the preview is live now and will remain open until the June update goes live. Want to stay informed about future ArcGIS Online updates? You can sign up for update notifications — just select "What's New and What's Coming Updates" from the dropdown. ... View more

What Is the ArcGIS Online Early Adopter Community? The Early Adopter Community is a program for customers who want early access to upcoming ArcGIS Online features. Members get to work with pre-release builds of ArcGIS Online in a dedicated environment, giving them the opportunity to: Try new functionality before it’s generally available Test real workflows and data against upcoming changes Share feedback directly with the ArcGIS Online team In short, it’s a way to stay ahead of the curve—and have a voice in how ArcGIS Online evolves. Preview the February 2026 ArcGIS Online Update The February 2026 Update preview is now live in the Early Adopter test environment. This preview includes the most current build planned for the upcoming release, giving members an early look at what’s coming next. Because this is a preview, things can change. New capabilities may be added during the preview period, and some features may not make it into the final release. That flexibility is intentional—it allows Esri to learn from real-world testing and feedback before features are finalized. Why Join the Early Adopter Community? Validate your workflows If you rely on ArcGIS Online for critical work, early access lets you test upcoming changes with your own data and processes. That means fewer surprises when the release goes live. Provide direct feedback Early Adopter members can share feedback through forums and bug submissions. This input helps the ArcGIS Online team understand what’s working well, what’s confusing, and what needs improvement—before features reach a wider audience. Learn what’s coming next Previewing new functionality early gives you time to plan, explore new possibilities, and prepare your organization for upcoming changes. A Collaborative Preview Experience The Early Adopter Community isn’t a one-way preview—it’s a conversation. Members are encouraged to return to the EAC forum throughout the preview period and participate in discussions with both peers and the ArcGIS Online team. If questions come up or something doesn’t work as expected, you can submit a bug report that goes directly to the product team to help keep you moving forward. Interested in Joining? If you like the idea of early access, hands-on testing, and helping shape the future of ArcGIS Online, the Early Adopter Community may be a great fit for you. You can sign up at https://earlyadopter.esri.com/key/ArcGISOnlineEAC to get started! ... View more