# Loading Esri Vector Tile Layers to QGIS

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

### Adding layer to QGIS using Service URL

In the QGIS main menu, navigate to **Layer** > **Add Layer** **> Add Vector Tile Layer...**

Ensure **Source Type** is set to **Service**. Under **Connections**, click **New > New ArcGIS Vector Tile Service Connection...**

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://tiles.arcgis.com/tiles/tPxy1hrFDhJfZ0Mf/arcgis/rest/services/add_contours_medium_res_v7_3_vt/VectorTileServer>

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

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You will then return to the previous dialogue box. The new connection will be available to select in the Connections drop down menu. Ensure it is selected here and click **Add.** This will load the layer into the QGIS Project.&#x20;

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