topic Unable to edit/create features in Field Maps for Public Data Collection in ArcGIS Field Maps Questions

Unable to edit/create features in Field Maps for Public Data Collection

luckachi — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:17:10 GMT

I am running into an issue with a web map in field maps where I am unable to create or edit features. The web map is using a feature layer view - editing is enabled on both the initial feature layer as well as the view. I can create features just fine in the map viewer but nothing shows up in the field maps app. This is a publicly shared feature layer and web map and the web map, feature layer and feature layer view are all set to allow public data collection - I am trying to test this while not logged in to see how the public will view and access it. It works just fine when I am logged in.

Any ideas as to what is going on? Does Fields Maps not allow for public data collection?

Re: Unable to edit/create features in Field Maps for Public Data Collection

KathleenCSki — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:37:26 GMT

I found that editors of field maps must have an account/license.

To use maps enabled for editing in ArcGIS Field Maps, mobile workers must have a Mobile Worker, Creator, or GIS Professional user type in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise. It is also available for the Editor user type with an add-on ArcGIS Collector license.

Also see https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-field-maps-questions/anonymous-public-editing-in-field-maps-no-create/m-p/1013201#M158

Re: Unable to edit/create features in Field Maps for Public Data Collection

luckachi — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:22:11 GMT

Thank you Kathleen! I appreciate the link as well, that is very helpful.