Change the URL of a storymap

[SarahHollier]

Hi,

I am looking to create a storymap tour which will be referenced in a printed publication we are creating. As the URL will be printed and not a link for folk to click on I would like to be able to edit it to say something meaningful. Is there any way to edit the URL without having to set up a redirect via our company website.

for example something along these lines:

from

http://ren.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=a650fcb3a70c4bad83e4cd46448b762c

to

http://ren.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/MH_Arts_Festival2015

I have tried changing the URL in item details within my content but this just seems to break the application and I can no longer access it?

Is there anything I can do to create a meaningful URL to my storymap?

Thanks

Sarah

[StephenSylvia · Accepted solution]

At this time, ArcGIS.com does not allow for custom urls for stories. You can accomplish this by downloading the code and hosting the app code on your own server. The app can be configured with the same application id that use with the online builder so you won’t have to recreate your story.

[GregoryL_Azou]

In addition to Stephen comment, note that popular shortlink services like http://bit.ly let you create a short link and customize it (if you sign-up for a free account), so you can have a link like bit.ly/MyTour that will redirect to the Tour hosted in ArcGIS Online.

[SarahHollier]

Thank you for the replies, much appreciated. I decided to go with the redirect from my own website which seems to do the trick.

Thanks again

Sarah