# WMS layer

Use WMS Layer to render imagery from OGC Web Map Service (WMS) endpoints.

1. Open Add Data → Tilesets.
2. Select WMS tileset type.
3. Enter the WMS service URL (GetCapabilities endpoint or base service URL).
4. Click Add. A new WMS layer will appear in the Layers panel.
5. In the Layers panel you can select a named layer from the service.

Notes:

* Feature info on click is supported for queryable layers (`queryable=true`).

Example WMS services:

* <https://ows.terrestris.de/osm/service>
* <https://opengeo.ncep.noaa.gov/geoserver/conus/conus\\_cref\\_qcd/ows>
* <https://gibs.earthdata.nasa.gov/wms/epsg4326/best/wms.cgi>
* <https://geo.stadt-muenster.de/mapserv/starkregen\\_serv>

[Back to layer overview](/docs/user-guides/c-types-of-layers.md)


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