> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mapsindoors.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.mapsindoors.com/sdks-and-frameworks/ios/getting-started/prerequisites.md).

# Prerequisites

MapsIndoors uses Google Maps or Mapbox to provide you with an interactive map of the outside and inside world. In this section, you will learn the prerequisites needed to be met before you can start building your app.

### Map Engine API Key​ <a href="#map-engine-api-key" id="map-engine-api-key"></a>

#### Google Maps API Key​ <a href="#google-maps-api-key" id="google-maps-api-key"></a>

Firstly, you need to [setup a new project in the Google Cloud Console](https://developers.google.com/maps/gmp-get-started). Afterwards, you should navigate to the [Maps API Library Page](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library?filter=category:maps), and ensure the following APIs and SDK are enabled:

* Google Maps Distance Matrix API
* Google Maps Directions API
* Google Places API Web Service
* Maps SDK for Android/iOS or Maps JavaScript API

Finally, retrieve your API key from the [Credentials Page](https://console.cloud.google.com/project/_/apiui/credential) at, create credentials -> API key

#### Mapbox Maps API Token <a href="#mapbox-api-key" id="mapbox-api-key"></a>

* Follow the [Mapbox guide here](https://docs.mapbox.com/ios/maps/guides/install/) to retrieve an API Token for Mapbox Maps. You can return here when you have added a `MBXAccessToken` to the Info.plist of your app.

### MapsIndoors API Key​ <a href="#mapsindoors-api-key" id="mapsindoors-api-key"></a>

For the purposes of this guide you can use the MapsIndoors API demo key `d876ff0e60bb430b8fabb145`. Alternatively, feel free to [contact MapsPeople](https://resources.mapspeople.com/contact-us) with your building drawings so you can receive a unique API key.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://docs.mapsindoors.com/sdks-and-frameworks/ios/getting-started/prerequisites.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.