I want a different looking map than what is available by default in Tableau. How do I get more maps?

Out of the box, Tableau is installed with an online map connection to a set of custom maps provided to Tableau by a third party. These maps are not from a Web Map Service (WMS), although they closely resemble WMS maps.

However, Tableau also supports connections to any Web Map Service that supports the WMS 1.1.1 standard. You can connect Tableau to any WMS server, and use its maps for your visualization.  Remember though,  online maps require you to have an internet connection, and your Tableau performance speed is dependent on the reliability and speed of the WMS server.

Follow the example below to connect to a WMS server:

Step 1: You have a view built that you would like to use a WMS for the Background map. The map below is the default from Tableau. 

Step 2: To connect to a WMS go to your toolbar Map > Background Maps > WMS Servers 

       A dialogue for WMS will appear. 

Step 3: Click the Add button and paste your WMS URL

Step 4: Once Tableau connects to your WMS, your maps are now available, but you must tell Tableau to use them. Go back to Map > Background Maps > Select your WMS Server Name

Step 5: Your Map Options Card will now give you the options for your WMS Connection. Choose the Map options you would like for your view