Every ArcGIS Online subscription includes a pool of credits that can be shared by members of the organization to help with specific workflows. Credits are the currency of ArcGIS Online, required for services such as performing analytics, storing features in the cloud, and using premium content.
While most ArcGIS Online workflows do not require credits, and many credit-consuming activities have a relatively low cost, it’s important for organization administrators to understand how credits work and how to allocate and manage them.

The ArcGIS Online help topic of the month for November 2023, Understand credits, provides answers to common questions about credits in ArcGIS Online. For example:
- What capabilities require credits?
- How many credits are required for common workflows?
- How do I manage and monitor member credit usage in my organization?
- How do I know when my subscription has run out of credits?
- How can I purchase more credits?
To learn more about ArcGIS Online, visit the ArcGIS Online Resources page.