idea Shortened URL and QR Code generation in ArcGIS Online Ideas

Shortened URL and QR Code generation

ZachLampert — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:14:47 GMT

Adding this functionality to all ArcGIS Online derived applications would be extremely convenient for sharing those with parties outside your organization!

When publishing a Survey123, a shortened URL in the format "https://arcg.is/xyzxyz" and an associated QR code are generated for ease of sharing your survey with the wider world. Similar functionality is possible in Experience Builder utilizing the Share widget.

I often utilize bit.ly or other similar QR code generating platforms to accomplish this, but it seems like if that capability is automatic for Survey123, it should at least be optional for all other ArcGIS Online mapping applications.

Re: Shortened URL and QR Code generation - Status changed to: Already Offered

OwenGeo — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:29:15 GMT

@ZachLampert - When you publish a StoryMap, there is a QR code shown that will open your item, and the Copy link button on this screen provides a short URL for you to share, like this one: https://arcg.is/1man49

A version of this screen is also available by clicking the Share button in the header at the top right of the screen when viewing any publicly published story map (unless the author has turned it off in the settings).

Please review these capabilities and let us know if they meet your needs.

Re: Shortened URL and QR Code generation - Status changed to: Open

OwenGeo — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:28:35 GMT

Sorry, I thought this idea was in the StoryMaps board, but I see now that it is in the ArcGIS Online board, so am reopening.