How do I use ArcGIS Pro without an internet connection?

You can use ArcGIS Pro without an Internet connection in two ways:
  1. Authorize ArcGIS Pro to work offline
  2. Obtain a Single Use license

Authorize ArcGIS Pro to work offline

NOTE: When you authorize ArcGIS Pro to work offline, you can only use the application on one machine. This is the machine you use to take your license offline. If you work in an environment with periodic online access, you can sign in to a portal to exchange content with ArcGIS Online when access is available.

  1. Start ArcGIS Pro.
  2. On the ArcGIS Pro start page, click the Settings tab Settings. Alternatively, if you are working in a project, click the Project tab on the ribbon.
  3. On the Settings page, click the Licensing side tab.
  4. Under Settings, accept the default Number of days value or choose a different number of days.

    If you do not manually return the borrowed license within the specified number of days, it will be returned automatically.
  5. Check the Authorize ArcGIS Pro to work offline check box.

    The license is borrowed and ArcGIS Pro can be used without connecting to the license manager.

Obtain a Single Use license

Obtain a Single Use license which allows you to use the software with or without an Internet connection.

To get authorization to use a Single Use license, you must meet the following conditions:

  • ArcGIS Pro is already installed on the computer for which it is being authorized
  • You have a license file from OneIT
  • Have an internet connection during the authorization process
If you meet the above conditions, Submit a Help Ticket requesting a ArcGIS Pro Single Use license from the OneIT Service Desk.

Here are the steps to authorize ArcGIS Pro with a Single Use license using the license file you have obtained from OneIT:

  1. Save the license file OneIT sent you to your computer
  2. Open ArcGIS Pro
  3. Click Configure licensing at the bottom of the ArcGIS Sign In page
    The Licensing dialog box appears.

Note: If you bypass the ArcGIS Sign In page, click the Settings tab on the ArcGIS Pro start page. On the settings page click on the Licensing side tab. At the bottom of the page, Click on Configure your licensing options.

  1. On the License Type drop-down arrow, click on Single Use License
  2. For the License level choose Advanced
  3. Click on the Authorize button at the bottom of the page
  4. Select the option "I have received an authorization file from Esri and am now ready to finish the authorization process."
  5.  Browse to the license file you saved 
  6.  Click the Next button
  7.  Select "Authorize with Esri now over the Internet." 
  8.  Click Next
  9.  Review the pre-populated personal information and enter any additional required information 
  10. On the next panels, you will see the authorization numbers entered for the core product and all the extensions 
  11. Click "Finish" to complete the authorization process.

After the Single Use license is authorized, you can use ArcGIS Pro offline (if, for instance, you're working in the field) with or without an Internet connection, no need to be connected to the VPN.