Create apps from groups

You can create a web app by putting a shared group of content into an ArcGIS Instant Apps template. These group-based apps display the items in a group and related details about the items, such as the item type and description. The templates offer different options for customizing the appearance and behavior of your app. Some display the maps, scenes, and apps in the group. Others display maps only. They are sometimes called gallery apps since they display the collection of items in a group. Once you have found an app template you like, publish your app to your ArcGIS Enterprise portal. You need privileges to create content to publish your app.

Any changes made to the group or items in the group are reflected in the app. If an item that was public or shared with the group is made private or is deleted, the item no longer appears in the app. If the group is private, only group members who sign in to the website will be able to see items in the app. If you are the group owner and want to share the app with the widest audience, consider making the group and its items available to everyone (public).

To create an app starting from a group page, follow the steps below.

1. Verify that you are signed in and have privileges to create and share content.
2. Open the group you want to use to create an app.
3. On the Overview tab, click Launch Instant Apps.

   The ArcGIS Instant Apps home page appears and you can begin creating your app.

4. After choosing an Instant Apps template (with the express or full setup experience), click Publish to save and publish your changes (or you can return to the configuration from your app's item page to make changes to the draft and publish later). Otherwise, click Save and click Close when you're finished.