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How to configure Azure Maps for List Map View in Power Pages

Hello,

I’m working on a Power Pages site and trying to enable map integration for a list. The list has coordinate data, and I’ve enabled the "Map View" feature in the management app.

I see that the default configuration uses the Bing Maps REST endpoint:

https://dev.virtualearth.net/REST/v1/Locations

However, this is the API for the depreceated Bing Maps, which is being replaced by Azure Maps.

My question

What is the correct and way to configure Power Pages to use Azure Maps instead of Bing Maps for list map views?

It appears that replacing the REST URL with

https://atlas.microsoft.com/search/address/json

doesn't work - it doesn't seem to even attempt to use this service and defaults to the Bing Maps one. I can see that the parameter wording for the keys is different in the two methods which might have some impact?

Additional context:

I have a valid Azure Maps subscription key.
I have searched Microsoft Learn, community forums, and blogs, but haven’t found anything that appears to address my issue - happy to be pointed to something appropriate if I have missed it.

Thanks in advance for any clarification or guidance on how to set this up correctly.

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Hello CT-26091359-0 ,

Thanks for sharing your question on configuring Azure Maps for list map views in Power Pages—it's a timely one with Bing Maps on the path to deprecation. Unfortunately, Power Pages currently only supports Bing Maps natively for list map views, so directly swapping the REST URL (like from dev.virtualearth.net to atlas.microsoft.com) won't work as the integration is hardcoded to Bing's APIs and parameters. This explains why it's defaulting back and not attempting to use Azure Maps, even with a valid subscription key.

That said, Microsoft is actively migrating from Bing to Azure Maps across services (with Bing set to retire by June 2025 for basic licenses or 2028 for enterprise ones). For Power Pages specifically, there's no official Azure Maps support yet for list views, but here are some workarounds and next steps:

Potential Alternatives

Custom Implementation with JavaScript/PCF Controls: You can embed Azure Maps on a Power Pages page using custom code or a PCF (Power Apps Component Framework) control. For example:
- Use the Azure Maps Web SDK to render maps and fetch data from your list via Dataverse APIs.
- Tools like Maplytics offer Azure Maps-based PCF controls for lists, which you can add to views in Power Apps and integrate into Pages. This involves generating an Azure Maps key and configuring latitude/longitude fields for your entity.
Migrate via Azure Maps SDK: For a more hands-on approach, create a custom web template in Power Pages that loads the Azure Maps SDK and queries your list data dynamically. Steps include:
- Add the Azure Maps script to your page (e.g., via a custom JavaScript section).
- Use Power Pages' liquid tags or fetchXML to pull list data, then plot it on the map with Azure's search/address JSON endpoint.
- Handle key differences, like Azure's "subscription-key" param vs. Bing's "key".
Check for Updates: Keep an eye on Microsoft Learn and release plans, as Azure Maps integration is expanding (e.g., in Power BI and Dynamics 365). If this is critical, consider raising it in the Power Platform community or Ideas portal for prioritization.

If you share more about your setup (e.g., the entity/list details or if you're open to custom code), I can provide a sample script or point to specific guides. In the meantime, test with a free Azure Maps account to prototype—happy to help troubleshoot!

Best Regards,
Jerald Felix

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