QGIS

Set up a new connection

Once a new project with a base map map has been set up, select Layer > Add Layer > Add WMS / WMTS Layer.

Create a new connection

In the Data Source Manager | WMS/WMTS dialog:

• Click New.

In the Create a New WMS/WMTS Connection dialog:

• Name: Provide a name for the API.

• URL: Copy your OS Maps API WMTS endpoint address from the OS Data Hub and paste it into this field. Your API Key is automatically added to the URL in the key parameter.

• Authentication: You can ignore these options. It is not necessary to enter your username and password to use the service as as all authentication is done through your Project key.

• Other fields: Leave the rest of the fields as they are.

• Click OK.

Add Layer

In the Data Source Manager | WMS/WMTS dialog,

• Select your new connection in the dropdown.

• Click Connect.

• Select your preferred tileset.

• Click Add and then Close to close the dialog.

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