ESRI ArcGIS Online

Accessing OS Maps API via ESRI ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Online is a geographic information system (GIS) delivered using the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. ArcGIS Online services are managed by ESRI and accessed by a client running on a wide range of options.

What you need

Instructions

1

Add a new layer

Once you've signed into your ESRI ArcGIS Online account and opened the map viewer.

  • Select Layers > Add > Add layer from URL.

ArcGIS Online Layers dialog.
ArcGIS Online Layers dialog.
2

Add an API and set up custom parameters

In the Add Layer dialog:

  • URL: Enter the base URL for OS Maps API, excluding the API Key. For example, https://api.os.uk/maps/raster/v1/wmts

  • Type: Select WMTS (OGC).

  • Select Custom request parameters and enter the following:

    • Parameter: key

    • Value: [Insert your OS API Key here]

  • Click Next.

ESRI ArcGIS Pro Add WMTS (OGC) Server Connection dialog with URL and custom request parameters set.
ESRI ArcGIS Pro Add WMTS (OGC) Server Connection dialog with URL and custom request parameters set.
3

Adding layers to the map

In the Add Layer dialog:

  • Select a layer to add to the map

  • Set the max feature limit

  • Click Add to map.

ArcGIS Online Add Layers dialog: Select a layer to add to map.
ArcGIS Online Add Layers dialog: Select a layer to add to map.

The layer will then display in the Layers panel and the data will display on the map:

ArcGIS Online UI showing OS Maps API in the map area.
ArcGIS Online UI showing OS Maps API in the map area.

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