# Loading Esri Feature Layers in QGIS

This guide will run through how to add a publicly accessible Esri Feature Layer to a QGIS project.

### Adding layer to QGIS using Service URL

In the QGIS main menu, navigate to **Layer** > **Add Layer** **> Add ArcGIS REST Server Layer...**

Under **Server Connections**, click **New.** This will bring up a dialogue box. 

Type in a suitable name for the layer, and copy and paste the Service URL. \
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The Service URL is listed in the BAS data catalogue the bottom right of an Esri item page.\
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For example, a service URL might be:

<https://services7.arcgis.com/tPxy1hrFDhJfZ0Mf/arcgis/rest/services/Medium_resolution_vector_polylines_of_the_Antarctic_coastline/FeatureServer>

Leave everything else as default and click **OK**.

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You will then return to the previous dialogue box. Here, click **Connect,** then select the layer and click **Add.** This will load the layer into the QGIS Project.&#x20;

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