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title: ArcGIS
description: Monitor ArcGIS usage through OpenLM Cloud Broker.
product: OpenLM Platform
---

ArcGIS is a powerful geographic information system (GIS) platform developed by Esri for mapping, spatial analysis, and data management. It's used by a wide range of organizations to visualize and analyze geographic data.

## Before you begin

To begin monitoring ArcGIS, ensure you have the following components and permissions in place:

- OpenLM components: OpenLM Cloud Broker, approved in [Broker Hub](https://openlm.com/documentation/cloud/data-collection/broker-hub).
- Platform-specific Requirements: You'll need administrative privileges within your ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS instance to access API keys, tokens, or administrator roles.

## Configure data collection

1. Activate API Access: In your ArcGIS administrator console, generate an API token or key with read-only permissions for user and license data.
2. Add Credentials: In the OpenLM Cloud Broker dashboard, find the ArcGIS integration and input:LMAddress, Username, Password and ServiceID.

*ArcGIS credential configuration in Cloud Broker*

## Approve ArcGIS in OpenLM Platform

1. Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
2. From the menu, go to **License Servers** → **Pending Server**.
3. Select the ArcGIS data source, then select **Approve and Merge**.

## Verify the integration

1. In OpenLM Platform, go to **Allocation**.
2. Confirm ArcGIS usage data appears.

:::note
It can take up to 3 minutes for data to appear after approval.
:::

## Viewing reports

- **User activity trends** — see which users are most active in the platform; reallocate seats accordingly.
- **Expired or unused licenses** — identify inactive users and reclaim their seats.

## Reference

- [Broker Hub](https://openlm.com/documentation/cloud/data-collection/broker-hub)