> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: /docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using with ChatGPT

> Connect BoostGPT MCP servers to ChatGPT

## Overview

Use your BoostGPT MCP servers with ChatGPT by creating custom GPT actions.

## Prerequisites

* ChatGPT Plus or Enterprise subscription
* At least one MCP server created in BoostGPT

## Setup

**1. Get MCP URL**

**Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Your Server**

Copy your MCP URL:

```text theme={null}
https://mcp.your-server-id.boostgpt.co
```

**2. Create Custom GPT**

1. Go to [ChatGPT](https://chat.openai.com)
2. Click **Explore GPTs**
3. Click **Create a GPT**

**3. Configure Actions**

In the GPT Builder:

1. Click **Configure** tab
2. Scroll to **Actions**
3. Click **Create new action**

**4. Add MCP Server**

Import your MCP server:

1. Get server URL: `https://mcp.your-server-id.boostgpt.co`
2. Paste into **Sever url** field

**5. Add Authentication**

If your MCP server requires authentication:

1. Click **Authentication**
2. Select **API Key**
3. Add your API key from Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Settings

**6. Test**

Use your custom GPT:

```text theme={null}
You: "Look up customer john@acme.com"
GPT: *uses your MCP action* "Found customer..."
```

## Authentication

### API Key Authentication

In GPT Actions configuration:

1. **Authentication Type**: API Key
2. **API Key**: Your key from Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Settings
3. **Auth Type**: Bearer (or Custom depending on your setup)

## Example Usage

After setup, your custom GPT can use your MCP tools:

```text theme={null}
You: "Look up all customers in California"

GPT: *uses your MCP server's query_customers tool*
     Found 42 customers in California:
     - Acme Corp (Los Angeles)
     - TechStart (San Francisco)
     ...

You: "Create a $25K deal for Acme Corp"

GPT: *uses create_deal tool*
     Deal created:
     - Customer: Acme Corp
     - Amount: $25,000
     - Deal ID: DEAL-789

You: "Email them about the deal"

GPT: *uses send_email tool*
     Email sent to contact@acmecorp.com
```

## Best Practices

1. **Name servers clearly** - Use descriptive names in config
2. **Monitor usage** - Check Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Logs

## Troubleshooting

> [accordion] Action not connecting
>
> Verify your MCP URL is correct and accessible. Test it directly in your browser.

> [accordion] Authentication errors
>
> Ensure the API key in GPT Actions matches what's configured in your MCP server settings.

> [accordion] Timeouts
>
> Optimize your MCP server to respond quickly. ChatGPT actions have strict timeout limits.

## Next Steps

> [card] [Create MCP Server](/docs/integrations/custom/overview.md)
>
> Build custom MCP servers

> [card] [Claude Desktop](/docs/integrations/external/claude-desktop.md)
>
> Use with Claude Desktop


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