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title: "Global Mapper"
slug: "global-mapper"
updated: 2026-03-15T23:57:37Z
published: 2026-03-15T23:57:37Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.metromap.com.au/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Global Mapper

## Adding a WMS/WMTS Layer into Global Mapper

This service requires a MetroMap Enterprise or Partner Subscription.

Under the menu **File** select **Download Online Imagery/Topo/Terrain Maps...** ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/image%28105%29.png)

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Click **Add New Source...** and choose **WMS** or **WMTS**. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/GlobalMapper1.png)

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For WMS, insert your API Key into the below URL to replace "{YOUR_API_KEY}", then copy and paste this new URL into **Server URL**. Type **WMS** into the **Service Name** field then click **Get list of Available Data Layers**. For WMTS, type **WMTS** into the **Service Name** field and use either the GDA94 or GDA2020 service URL available here: [WMTS](https://docs.metromap.com.au/docs/ogc-wmts)

```
https://api.metromap.com.au/ogc/key/{YOUR_API_KEY}/service
```

> API Key is provided in the Email from us if you have requested it.

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Once authenticated you will be presented with a list of layers. Select the desired layer and click "OK". ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/GlobalMapper2%281%29.png)

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Choosing a source category is optional and can be skipped by clicking "OK". ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/image%28101%29.png)

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Select the new layer and click "Connect". ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/image%28103%29.png) ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/image%28104%29.png)