💾Use Ellipsis Drive layers in external software

Ellipsis Drive layers can be used directly in external GIS and analysis tools through plugins, packages and standard protocols.

Access is provided via secure service URLs that follow OGC standards and include authentication where required.

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How to connect a layer

To generate a connection link:

1️⃣ Open the layer in Ellipsis Drive 2️⃣ Navigate to the Integrate section in the layer details or use the plug icon in the viewer 3️⃣ Select the desired service type:

• XYZ

• WMTS

• WMS

• WCS

• WFS

4️⃣ Copy the generated URL

You can now use this link in external software such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Leaflet, Mapbox, or business intelligence tools such as Power BI.

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Authentication and access control

Generated service URLs include a Personal Access Token.

This token:

• authorises access to the layer

• enforces the permissions defined in Ellipsis Drive

• ensures only intended users can consume the data

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Managing personal access tokens

You can view and manage all tokens in your account:

1. Go to Manage Account 2. Open Personal Access Tokens

Here you can review all active tokens.

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Revoking access

Revoking a token immediately disables all links using it.

1. Go to Manage Account 2. Open Personal Access Tokens 3. Delete the relevant token

Once revoked, all connected external applications lose access to the data.

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Plugins and integrations

Ellipsis Drive also provides plugins for direct integration with common tools and platforms.

These reduce setup complexity and allow direct access without manual URL configuration.

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