Check out a Named User License for ArcGIS Pro

Introduction

If you will need to use ArcGIS in areas without an Internet connection, you can check out a license by following these steps. This can be used for a limited time and returned once finished.

 

Procedure

Checking Out a License

 

Step 1

Once logged in, go to Settings.

User interface of ArcGIS Pro software showing the home screen with options for "Home," "Learning Resources," and "Settings," alongside a section to create a new map project.

 

Step 2

Click on Licensing and check the check box under Settings for Authorize ArcGIS Pro to work offline.

A screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro licensing interface showing various extensions and their license status, with navigation options on the left.

 

Step 3

You will be prompted to log in again as part of checking out that license. Click Yes. Follow the login prompts.

Pop-up dialog from ArcGIS Pro asking if the user would like to sign in to access portal content, with "Yes" and "No" options.

 

Step 4

Once that is complete, you should see that your account is authorized to work offline.  

Settings interface for ArcGIS Pro showing authorization options with checkboxes.

 

Checking License Back In

 

Step 1

Once you do not need the license any more, you can check the license back in. While connected to the Internet, open ArcGIS Pro and sign in if needed.

Notification indicating "Not signed in" with a "Sign in" link next to a user icon.

 

Step 2

Go to Settings.

Screenshot of ArcGIS Pro user interface showing navigation options for Home, Learning Resources, and Settings, with a map project icon on the right.

 

Step 3

Click on Licensing and uncheck the check box under Settings for Authorize ArcGIS Pro to work offline.

A screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro licensing interface, displaying available extensions with licensing status and expiration dates, along with a navigation menu on the left.

 

Step 4

You will be prompted to sign in again to check in the license. Click OK and follow the login prompts.

A pop-up window from ArcGIS Pro informs the user that they need to re-sign in to their licensing portal to continue using the software, with an "OK" button to acknowledge the message.

 

Step 5

Once the license is checked back in, you won't see that check box checked any more.

Settings menu with options for authorizing ArcGIS Pro to work offline and showing license expiration warnings, one option checked.

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