Connect to ArcGIS Feature Server to import vector features with attributes from ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise. This integration supports point, line, and polygon features.
What is ArcGIS Feature Server
ArcGIS Feature Server provides access to vector datasets hosted on Esri platforms. Feature Servers deliver geometries.
Connect to Feature Server
- Click Add layer in the Layers panel
- Go to the Connections tab
- Select Feature Server
- Enter the ArcGIS Feature Server URL
- Click Connect
Atlas imports the feature data as a new layer in your project.
URL Format
Feature Server URLs end with /FeatureServer followed by a layer index:
https://services.arcgis.com/[orgID]/arcgis/rest/services/[service]/FeatureServer/0
Example URLs
https://services.arcgis.com/P3ePLMYs2RVChkJx/arcgis/rest/services/USA_Counties/FeatureServer/0
https://sampleserver6.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/rest/services/USA/MapServer/FeatureServer/2
Find Feature Server URLs through ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Hub, or your organization's ArcGIS Enterprise portal.
Feature Limit
Important: Feature Server connections import a maximum of 100,000 features. Larger datasets will only load the first 100,000 records.
For datasets exceeding this limit, filter data at the source or download the full dataset and upload it directly to Atlas.
Imported Data
Atlas imports all feature geometries and attributes from the Feature Server. The data becomes a standard vector layer that supports:
- Custom styling and symbology
- Attribute-based filtering
- Spatial queries
- Export to multiple formats
Features refresh from the source using the layer refresh option in Layer Settings.
Troubleshooting
Invalid URL: Verify the URL ends with /FeatureServer/[number] and includes the layer index.
Connection Failed: Check that the Feature Server is publicly accessible. Private servers require network access.
Missing Features: The Feature Server may contain more than 100,000 features. Only the first 100,000 import.
Authentication Required: Atlas currently supports public Feature Servers only. Contact your administrator to make the service public.
Wrong Location: Ensure the Feature Server uses a supported coordinate system. Atlas reprojects data automatically.
