Connect to ChatGPT

Add Raily to ChatGPT as a custom app (MCP connector). Once connected, ChatGPT can search your data right inside a chat, with your access policies and analytics applied.

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Requirements

• A ChatGPT account that can add custom apps. Adding an unverified MCP connector needs Developer mode, flagged as an elevated-risk feature.
• Your Raily MCP Server URL (for example https://railyconnect.raily.ai/mcp). You’ll find it on your AI Endpoint in Raily.

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Setup Steps

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Step 1: Open ChatGPT

Go to chatgpt.com and sign in.

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Step 2: Open Settings

Click your profile in the bottom left, then choose Settings.

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Step 3: Turn on Developer mode

Open Security and login in Settings, then toggle Developer mode on. This lets you add a custom, unverified MCP connector.

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Step 4: Go to Plugins

Open the Plugins section (this used to be called Apps). It lists everything connected to your chats.

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Step 5: Browse plugins

Click Browse plugins, then click + in the top right.

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Step 6: Create the app

Fill in the form:

• Name and an optional Description.
• MCP Server URL - your Raily MCP Server URL.
• Authentication - select OAuth.

Check I understand and want to continue, then click Create.

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Step 7: Allow access in Raily

Raily opens an Application Access Request. Confirm the callback address belongs to ChatGPT, then click Allow Access.

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Step 8: Sign in and approve

Sign in to your Raily account and click Allow to grant access.

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Step 9: App connected

The app now shows as connected, with its URL and OAuth details. ChatGPT can use its search action.

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Step 10: Add the app to a chat

In a chat, click +, open More, and select your Raily app.

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Step 11: Ask a question

Type your question. ChatGPT searches your data through the app and answers from your content.

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Next Steps

Once connected, ChatGPT can discover and search your data based on your configured access policies.