HxGN Content Program Resources

Adding Aerial Imagery to QGIS

1. Navigate to Layer > Add Layer > Add WMS/WMTS Layer.

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2. The Data Source Manager window will open. Click on “New.”

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3. Once the Create a New WMS Connection window opens, complete the following steps:

  • Fill out the name of the connection

  • Add the URL: http://services.hxgncontent.com/streaming/wmts?version=1.0&service=WMTS&REQUEST=GetCapabilities

  • Enter your user credentials

  • Click on “OK”

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The connection to the streaming service has been made, and you will return to the Data Source Manager window. Click on “Connect.”

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4. Click on the “Tilesets” tab in the Data Source Manager window to view available data layers. Highlight the layer you want to add, and click on “Add.”

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