Wms link -failed to connect to the server error

[JohnStigkas]

I am currently working on a project and i am trying to add a WMS link from  the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service into ArcMap  on version 10.8  but it does not open (failed to connect to the server error).

• I go to  Add Data
• Add Wms Server 
• Paste the link (https://www.hnhs.gr/geoindex/wms.html?x=24.58&y=37.5&lang=en) 

I choose all version but still the same error. My questions are:

1. Is this url connecting to wms server or not?
2. If yes is there any possible way to overcome this problem (maybe with python)?

[MichaelVolz]

 Are you pasting this exact url https://www.hnhs.gr/geoindex/wms.html?x=24.58&y=37.5&lang=en into a new WMS server connection in ArcCatalog to attempt to connect to this service?

This is a screenshot of how I have it setup in ArcCatalog 10.7.1 where it is also failing, unless it is setup incorrectly on my end.

[Egge-Jan_Pollé · Accepted solution]

Hi John Stigkas,

Most probably you have entered the wrong URL. To connect to a WMS service you have to enter the WMS server URL. The address you are pointing to is just a website showing a map with the data from this service.

But please note: this WMS service ( from the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service) is not free.

See this page: https://www.hnhs.gr/en/component/k2/739-web-map-service-wms 

Anyone wishing to use the WMS for this purpose must fill in the respective application and pay the fee established in the HNHS’s pricing policy for this service.

So, most probably they will provide you with the correct server URL after you have paid your fee.

HTH,

Egge-Jan

[MichaelVolz]

Thank you for that most informative information on this service and how it can be enabled.

[JohnStigkas]

Hello , Egge-Jan Pollé

I was quessing that this url was not a wms-server , your information was really helpful  and on point.

Thanks a lot , also i d like to thank you too Michael Volz‌ .