Preserve Group Context in User View (Prevent Mixed Conent Across Groups)

Debert — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:18:29 GMT

In ArcGIS Online, groups are a powerful way to organize content- but only from the admin side.

Issue:
When a user belongs to multiple groups, content becomes flattened and mixed together, losing the structure admins intentionally created.

Real impact (water utility example):
A field user opens a map picker expecting operational layers (valves, mains), but also sees:

- Engineering design maps
- Easement/ROW apps
- Internal or draft content

Now they’re guessing which map to use- slowing them down and increasing risk of error.

What’s needed:
Give users a way to stay within a group context, such as:

- Group-based tabs or sections
- “Enter group” view that isolates its content
- Clear visual separation by group in map/app pickers
- Optional admin setting to enforce group-scoped browsing

Why it matters:
Groups shouldn’t just organize content for admins- they should guide users to the right data at the right time.

Right now, that structure disappears where it matters most.

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Preserve Group Context in User View (Prevent Mixed Conent Across Groups)