> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect to ChatGPT

> Connect your data to ChatGPT as a custom MCP app

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.

## 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.

## Setup Steps

### Step 1: Open ChatGPT

Go to [chatgpt.com](https://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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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/railyai/CC-R1Kj1PVtRsym2/images/gpt/step7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CC-R1Kj1PVtRsym2&q=85&s=5573f5dca02a6b036aab74d238a14d38" alt="OAuth consent screen granting access to Raily" width="1895" height="1031" data-path="images/gpt/step7.png" />
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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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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/railyai/CC-R1Kj1PVtRsym2/images/gpt/step8.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CC-R1Kj1PVtRsym2&q=85&s=c076a4412502ac0454e0bb0b1afe2d58" alt="Connected Raily app showing connection details and actions" width="675" height="599" data-path="images/gpt/step8.png" />
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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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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/railyai/CC-R1Kj1PVtRsym2/images/gpt/Step9.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CC-R1Kj1PVtRsym2&q=85&s=8ee203ef6666340f1f3d3a8665f40f22" alt="Selecting the Raily app from the chat menu" width="1916" height="1026" data-path="images/gpt/Step9.png" />
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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.

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  <Card title="Access Control" icon="shield-check" href="/features/access">
    Configure access policies for your data
  </Card>

  <Card title="Analytics" icon="chart-line" href="/features/analytics">
    Track how ChatGPT uses your data
  </Card>
</CardGroup>