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title: WMS map server
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parent: OpenSearch Dashboards
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# Configure WMS map server
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Due to licensing restrictions, the default installation of OpenSearch Dashboards doesn't include a map server for tile map visualizations. To configure OpenSearch Dashboards to use a WMS map server:
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1. Open OpenSearch Dashboards at `https://<host>:<port>` . For example, [https://localhost:5601 ](https://localhost:5601 ).
1. If necessary, log in.
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1. Choose **Management** and **Advanced Settings** .
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1. Locate `visualization:tileMap:WMSdefaults` .
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1. Change `enabled` to true and add the URL of a valid WMS map server:
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```json
{
"enabled": true,
"url": "< wms-map-server-url > ",
"options": {
"format": "image/png",
"transparent": true
}
}
```
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Map services often have licensing fees or restrictions. You're responsible for all such considerations on any map server that you specify.
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{: .note }