# Getting started

The following pages provide an overview of how to get started using OS NGD API – Features. They provide step-by-step instructions to get started in the most common [GIS software](https://docs.os.uk/osngd/getting-started/access-the-os-ngd-api/os-ngd-api-features/getting-started/gis-software) and [web mapping libraries](https://docs.os.uk/osngd/getting-started/access-the-os-ngd-api/os-ngd-api-features/getting-started/libraries).

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These pages should be read in conjunction with the more detailed pages within the [Data Structure section ](https://docs.os.uk/osngd/data-structure/data-structure-information)and the API's [technical specification](https://docs.os.uk/osngd/getting-started/access-the-os-ngd-api/os-ngd-api-features/technical-specification).
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