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

• OS Maps API added to an API project in the OS Data Hub with an API Key. See Getting started with an API project for more information.

• ArcGIS Online Account

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.

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.

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.

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.