The GIS Professional user type is the only option that fulfills all the stated requirements. This user type is specifically designed for individuals who use the complete ArcGIS system. It bundles the capabilities of the Creator user type—which includes creating and managing portal content items like ArcGIS StoryMaps—with a license for the ArcGIS Pro desktop application. Therefore, assigning the GIS Professional user type ensures users have access to ArcGIS Pro, can create StoryMaps, and can view, edit, and create other portal content.

A. Creator: This user type allows for content creation (e.g., ArcGIS StoryMaps) but does not include a license for ArcGIS Pro by default.

B. Editor: This user type is limited to editing existing data within shared maps and apps; it cannot be used to create new content or to license ArcGIS Pro.

1. Esri. (2024). ArcGIS Enterprise Documentation: User types

roles

and privileges. ArcGIS Enterprise 11.2 & later. In the "User types" section

the description for GIS Professional states: "The GIS Professional user type is designed for those who need to create

manage

and share content in a variety of ArcGIS apps

including ArcGIS Pro." The capabilities table on this page explicitly shows that the GIS Professional user type includes an ArcGIS Pro license

while the Creator and Editor types do not. Retrieved from https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/portal/latest/administer/windows/user-types-roles-privileges.htm

2. Esri. (2023). ArcGIS Blog: Understanding User Types. This article clarifies the purpose of each user type. It states

"The GIS Professional User Type is for the true GIS professional... This User Type includes ArcGIS Pro... as well as all the capabilities of the Creator User Type." Retrieved from https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-online/mapping/understanding-user-types/