If you know the address where the service is hosted, enter the URL in the Address field and then click Go to return a list of available services.

Note:
You should only reference services from a trusted source. Adding references from an untrusted source may compromise security.

To add a reference to a service that is contained in your solution, click Discover.

Address

Enter the Web address where a service is hosted.

Go

Initiates a search for services at the specified Address.

Discover

Initiates a search for services that are contained in the current solution.

Note:
Additional options for the Discover list may be available if they are enabled by add-ins.

Services

Displays an expandable list of services that are found at the selected Web address or in the solution. Each service might contain multiple service contracts and/or endpoints.

Operations

Displays a list of operations that are available for each service contract.

Namespace

Contains the default namespace for the service. You can accept the default or change the namespace for your solution.

Advanced

Displays the Configure Service Reference Dialog Box.