> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://terminal49.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect ChatGPT to Terminal49

> Connect ChatGPT to the Terminal49 MCP server as a custom connector with OAuth — no API key required.

Connect ChatGPT to the Terminal49 MCP server so it can answer questions with live container and shipment tracking data.

<Note>
  **No API key required.** The Terminal49 MCP server supports OAuth 2.1. When you connect, ChatGPT opens a browser sign-in page — log in with your Terminal49 credentials and you're done.
</Note>

## Prerequisites

* A paid ChatGPT plan. Custom MCP connectors require **Developer mode**, available on Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu plans. Free accounts cannot add custom connectors.
* On Business, Enterprise, and Edu workspaces, an admin may need to enable Developer mode or approve the connector for the workspace.

## Add the connector

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable Developer mode">
    In ChatGPT, open **Settings**, find the connectors section (labeled **Connectors** or **Apps**, depending on your version), open **Advanced settings**, and turn on **Developer mode**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the connector">
    In the same connectors section, click **Create** (or **Add custom connector**). You can also [open the create-connector screen directly](https://chatgpt.com/plugins#settings/Connectors?create-connector=true\&redirectAfter=%2Fplugins). Then enter:

    | Field          | Value                        |
    | -------------- | ---------------------------- |
    | Name           | `Terminal49`                 |
    | MCP server URL | `https://mcp.terminal49.com` |
    | Authentication | `OAuth`                      |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in to Terminal49">
    Save the connector. ChatGPT opens the Terminal49 sign-in page in your browser. Log in with your Terminal49 account and approve access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use it in a chat">
    In a new chat, enable the **Terminal49** connector from the tools menu (with Developer mode active), then ask:

    > "Using Terminal49, search for container CAIU1234567 and summarize its status."
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  OpenAI has moved the Developer mode toggle between settings sections over time. If you don't see it under the connectors section, check **Settings → Security** (or search the [OpenAI Help Center](https://help.openai.com) for "developer mode").
</Note>

## Test your connection

Ask ChatGPT:

> "List the tools available in the Terminal49 MCP server and what they're for."

It should list tools such as `search_container`, `track_container`, and `get_container`. See the [tools reference](/docs/mcp/home#tools-reference) for the full list, and [Test Numbers](/docs/api-docs/useful-info/test-numbers) for containers you can use during development.

## Troubleshooting

| Symptom                             | How to fix                                                                        |
| ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| No option to add a custom connector | Enable Developer mode; confirm your plan supports it, or ask your workspace admin |
| Connector fails to create           | Confirm the URL is exactly `https://mcp.terminal49.com` (no path)                 |
| Sign-in window never opens          | Pop-up blocked — allow pop-ups for chatgpt.com and retry                          |
| `401 Unauthorized` after connecting | Remove and re-add the connector to refresh the OAuth token                        |

## Related guides

* [MCP Overview](/docs/mcp/home) – Tools, prompts, and resources reference
* [MCP Server Quickstart](/docs/api-docs/in-depth-guides/mcp) – Full setup, including API-key and local stdio options
* [Other MCP clients](/docs/mcp/setup/other-clients) – Generic configuration for any client