> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.boostgpt.co/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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get MCP URL">
    **Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Your Server**

    Copy your MCP URL:

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

  <Step title="Create Custom GPT">
    1. Go to [ChatGPT](https://chat.openai.com)
    2. Click **Explore GPTs**
    3. Click **Create a GPT**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Actions">
    In the GPT Builder:

    1. Click **Configure** tab
    2. Scroll to **Actions**
    3. Click **Create new action**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add MCP Server">
    Import your MCP server:

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

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test">
    Use your custom GPT:

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

## 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

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="link-2-off" title="Action not connecting">
    Verify your MCP URL is correct and accessible. Test it directly in your browser.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="ban" title="Authentication errors">
    Ensure the API key in GPT Actions matches what's configured in your MCP server settings.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="clock" title="Timeouts">
    Optimize your MCP server to respond quickly. ChatGPT actions have strict timeout limits.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create MCP Server" icon="server" href="/integrations/custom/overview">
    Build custom MCP servers
  </Card>

  <Card title="Claude Desktop" icon="message" href="/integrations/external/claude-desktop">
    Use with Claude Desktop
  </Card>
</CardGroup>