Using RouteTask for directions

[EvonFranklin]

What do I need to get started with RouteTask? Do I need a special service or dataset? 

[RobertScheitlin__GISP]

Esri Directions and Routing Services | ArcGIS for Developers 

[EvonFranklin]

So I need a network analyst license etc to get started then.

[RobertScheitlin__GISP]

Evon,

   Only if you are wanting to build and host your own Network routing service. Otherwise you just use esri's and consume the credits that the call will consume.

[EvonFranklin]

Firstly thanks for commenting on my questions, what is the URL that I must access? attempting to use the one provided in the examples gives me a login dialog on request.

[RobertScheitlin__GISP]

Evon,

  Correct, Using the world routing service consumes credits so thus the login dialog.

[EvonFranklin]

Can you just please point me in the direction of where I can acquire credits from Esri?

[RobertScheitlin__GISP · Accepted solution]

Evon,

   You get a certain number of credits when you have an AGOL account. 

ArcGIS Online | Service Credits 

[EvonFranklin]

Understood

[RobertScheitlin__GISP]

Evon,

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