topic Re: Multiple XY providers in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Multiple XY providers

MTGIS — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:54:19 GMT

Hello,

I'm new to ArcGIS Pro. After importing some layouts and maps from mxds, I noticed I have multiple XY providers showing under locators. Is that normal? when I hover over them or click them they dont seem to do anything. Also whenever I switch between different maps in the project more get added and I dont understand why or what they are for.

If someone could explain that'd be great

Re: Multiple XY providers

ChipBrownHBG — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:43:14 GMT

I was curious about this as well. I don't see any responses here. Did you find a solution or answer elsewhere?

Thanks.

Re: Multiple XY providers

SarahNoakes1 — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:54:23 GMT

Me too - any idea what is going on?

Re: Multiple XY providers

ChipBrownHBG — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:49:12 GMT

I am not really sure and obviously no response here...more of an annoyance than anything.

Re: Multiple XY providers

Vidushi_Patel — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:46:22 GMT

Hello All

Is this issue occurring on existing ArcGIS Pro Projects?

Can you see the same issue when you Create New Project > Insert New Map > Add data > Save Project and reopen the project?

Re: Multiple XY providers

ChipBrownHBG — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:01:01 GMT

I have not noticed this lately, but will look for it again.

Re: Multiple XY providers

Vidushi_Patel — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:05:57 GMT

This issue can occur when content is migrated between environments, such as moving to an AWS cloud environment. In some cases, legacy path references (for example, Network or Portal paths) for default locators are retained alongside the new paths, resulting in multiple XY providers being created. Creating a new ArcGIS Pro project resolves the issue. More information is available in the article below:

Multiple XY Providers Automatically Added to Locators Folder in ArcGIS Pro.