# Accessing OS NGD APIs

OS NGD APIs provide programmatic access to OS NGD data, enabling rich geospatial data to be integrated into a wide array of applications and use cases. Accessing OS NGD data via our APIs allows you to discover what data is available before using it, access [the benefits of OS NGD](/osngd/introduction-to-os-ngd/os-ngd-key-benefits-to-customers.md) within your applications and build new solutions with rich, consistent and current information about the real world.

Documentation for the OS NGD APIs is available on the [OS APIs Documentation site](https://docs.os.uk/os-apis) alongside documentation for our other OS APIs. The pages below provide an overview of both APIs. They cover available data, technical specifications and how to get started.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h3>Getting started with an API project</h3></td><td>This guide walks you through using the OS Data Hub API Dashboard to create and manage API projects. </td><td data-object-fit="cover" data-alt="An example of OS API data showing a vector map of streets in turquoise, major routes in dark blue, and a central estuary in light blue."><a href="/files/xAoVe4MRH8OKsHPZLv1m">/files/xAoVe4MRH8OKsHPZLv1m</a></td><td><a href="https://docs.os.uk/os-apis/core-concepts/getting-started-with-an-api-project">https://docs.os.uk/os-apis/core-concepts/getting-started-with-an-api-project</a></td></tr><tr><td><h3>OS NGD API – Features</h3></td><td>OS NGD API – Features provides access to OS NGD feature data, enabling you explore and visualise detailed OS data.</td><td data-object-fit="cover" data-alt="Example image of OS NGD API – Features data."><a href="/files/KnWitNQsxZzIfeLx1QqB">/files/KnWitNQsxZzIfeLx1QqB</a></td><td><a href="https://docs.os.uk/os-apis/accessing-os-apis/os-ngd-api-features">https://docs.os.uk/os-apis/accessing-os-apis/os-ngd-api-features</a></td></tr><tr><td><h3>OS NGD API – Tiles</h3></td><td>OS NGD API – Tiles provides access to scalable OS NGD vector tiles for a ready‑to‑use, customisable basemap you can use to build interactive maps of Great Britain.</td><td data-object-fit="cover" data-alt="Example image of OS NGD API – Tiles data."><a href="/files/xq9wei1oxxYIQ3Ctf0eT">/files/xq9wei1oxxYIQ3Ctf0eT</a></td><td><a href="https://docs.os.uk/os-apis/accessing-os-apis/os-ngd-api-tiles">https://docs.os.uk/os-apis/accessing-os-apis/os-ngd-api-tiles</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

These pages should be used in conjunction with the more detailed pages within the [Data Structure section](/osngd/data-structure/data-structure-information.md) which are specifically focussed on the different OS NGD themes, collections and feature types.

The OS NGD APIs are available via the [OS Data Hub](https://osdatahub.os.uk/).

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## Discover OS NGD

Detailed documentation on OS NGD design and practical guides on how to apply OS NGD data:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h3><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f4d6">📖</span> OS NGD Explained</h3><p>A high level summary of what the OS NGD is, how to access it and who can use it.</p></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/8b3AWSOrThAH0GTAsYBM">/pages/8b3AWSOrThAH0GTAsYBM</a></td></tr><tr><td><h3><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="2753">❓</span> FAQs</h3><p>Frequently asked questions on OS NGD data and access methods (OS Select+Build and OS NGD APIs).</p></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/JUF5ZrO5YAaImwLb43my">/pages/JUF5ZrO5YAaImwLb43my</a></td></tr><tr><td><h3><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f469-1f3eb">👩‍🏫</span> OS NGD Webinars, Tutorials and Case Studies</h3></td><td>Learn more about the OS NGD through our webinars and tutorials. Case studies demonstrate how customers across numerous sectors are already using and benefiting from OS NGD data.</td><td><a href="/pages/Vh7EH4fhXifbaviqD1xu">/pages/Vh7EH4fhXifbaviqD1xu</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Explore OS NGD

In-depth information on OS NGD data, including structure, applications and news:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h3><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f4e3">📣</span> OS NGD News</h3></td><td>Learn about new data enhancements and service updates released for the OS NGD.</td><td><a href="/pages/oB99C98LlDQthaC3tqlq">/pages/oB99C98LlDQthaC3tqlq</a></td></tr><tr><td><h3><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f5c3">🗃️</span> Data Structure</h3></td><td>Data structure pages provide more detailed information about data available for OS NGD themes, collections and feature types.</td><td><a href="/pages/ahAaqJ5hJuq5cHIy5jtz">/pages/ahAaqJ5hJuq5cHIy5jtz</a></td></tr><tr><td><h3><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f3a8">🎨</span> Styling OS NGD Data</h3></td><td>Resources for styling OS NGD data.</td><td><a href="/pages/lvFVT2CttSr3eHGX0eNL">/pages/lvFVT2CttSr3eHGX0eNL</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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