Accessing ArcGIS Pro with a Named User License

ArcGIS Pro uses named user licensing. This means each user needs to login with an ArcGIS Online account in order to run ArcGIS Pro.

Previously, ArcGIS Pro used concurrent/floating licensing where any BCIT user could use the software simply by launching it.

Request process

Each student and staff member needs to have an account created for them in BCIT GIS’s ArcGIS Online Portal.

To request access to ArcGIS Pro, Instructors must submit a software request through Service BCIT. Specify that you need ArcGIS Pro accounts setup for your courses and specify which courses (ie GIST 1234).

Student accounts are purged annually in August, so access must be requested each year. Instructor accounts are not purged.

Students must have their instructors make the request on their behalf.

Creating and accessing an ArcGIS online account

Initially, instructors submit a request for ArcGIS licenses for their courses. Once this request has been received and processed, students will receive an email in their myBCIT inbox, “Welcome to the BCIT GIS portal-AGOL”. This email includes:

A link to login
Username
Temporary password

Once received, students must follow the link to complete setup of their ArcGIS Online Account. To do so:

Go to the provided link and sign in with your new ArcGIS Online username and temporary password.
Follow the prompts to change your password on first login.
- Note: It is very important that you save this password somewhere safe.
Setup a Security Question and Answer.

Once completed, you will receive another email confirming your account updates.

Logging in to ArcGIS Pro with your ArcGIS named user account

When ArcGIS Pro launches, you will be prompted to login. Use the new account name and the password you created.

blurred out name and BCIT Geographic Information Systems showing above sign out link at top right of screen

Once signed in, ArcGIS Pro will show your username in the top-right corner.