Access with QGIS and ArcGIS

You can easily add and explore data from OGC API - Feature servers in both QGIS and ESRI ArcGIS. OGC API compliant servers, such as reference.geoconnex.us, allow seamless integration of geospatial data into your GIS workflows.

Using QGIS

1. Open QGIS and navigate to the Layer menu.

2. Select WFS / OGC API - Features from the available options.

3. Add the server connection by selecting New.
   OR
   Download the configuration file by selecting Load to automatically set up the QGIS connection.

4. Enter the URL of the OGC API - Features server (https://reference.geoconnex.us).
   

5. Add Features to your map.

Using ArcGIS

1. Open ArcGIS and go to the Catalog pane.
   

2. Right-click GIS Servers and select Add OGC API - Features (WFS).

3. Enter the URL of the OGC API - Feature server (e.g., https://reference.geoconnex.us), and add the connection.

4. Browse and add layers from the server into your ArcGIS project.

Now you're ready to explore the data directly within your GIS application!