# Map Engine Provider

MapsIndoors is built on top of an external map engine, either Mapbox or Google Maps.

You'll need an Access Token for your chosen map engine with the relevant APIs enabled and a MapsIndoors API key to get started building your own app.\
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You can use either Mapbox or Google Maps as your map provider. **You only need to obtain one type of token** - choose the provider that best suits your needs.

Token Options

* [Mapbox Token](/sdks-and-frameworks/web/tutorial/getting-started/map-engine-provider/option-1-get-your-mapbox-access-token.md)
* [Google Maps API Key](/sdks-and-frameworks/web/tutorial/getting-started/map-engine-provider/option-2-get-your-google-maps-api-keys.md)

**Note**: While both providers support core mapping features, some specialized functionality may only be available with a specific provider. These cases will be clearly marked throughout the documentation.

See the sections below for detailed setup instructions for your chosen provider:


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

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

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.mapsindoors.com/sdks-and-frameworks/web/tutorial/getting-started/map-engine-provider.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
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.