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# Connect ChatGPT to Profound MCP

This guide walks you through connecting Profound to ChatGPT using the Profound MCP server. Once connected, ChatGPT can access Profound data and capabilities directly in conversation.

## Before you start

You'll need:

* A [ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com/) account on a plan that supports developer mode. Learn more in the [OpenAI developer mode documentation](https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/developer-mode)
* A [Profound](https://www.tryprofound.com/) account

## Setup guide

<Steps>
  <Step title="Turn on developer mode">
    In [ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com/), open your account menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, and select **Settings**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3/images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-account-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3&q=85&s=15d832371fcd4a500beda7bea53d53d3" alt="ChatGPT landing page screenshot with the account menu expanded and Settings option highlighted" width="2296" height="1242" data-path="images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-account-settings.png" />

    Under **Security and login**, enable **Developer mode**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3/images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-settings-dev-mode.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3&q=85&s=2e87eb0c9213d906185b75c44a9f48e8" alt="ChatGPT Settings screenshot with Security and login menu option and Developer mode toggle highlighted" width="1360" height="999" data-path="images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-settings-dev-mode.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the Profound plugin" id="step2">
    Go to the ChatGPT [Plugins page](https://chatgpt.com/plugins) and select **+**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3/images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-plugins-add.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3&q=85&s=ada57bb06d16db73acc2200ae2bab1fc" alt="ChatGPT Plugins page screenshot with an add plugin option highlighted" width="2255" height="623" data-path="images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-plugins-add.png" />

    In the New Plugin dialog, fill in the fields as follows:

    * **Name:** profound
    * **Description:** Provides AEO and GEO marketing analytics and allows agents to operate the Profound platform.
    * **MCP server URL:** `https://mcp.tryprofound.com/mcp`
    * **Authentication:** OAuth

          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3/images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-new-plugin.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3&q=85&s=2dd338e6fbd94044b5b194b903fce32a" alt="ChatGPT New Plugin dialog screenshot with Profound server details filled in" width="2455" height="1549" data-path="images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-new-plugin.png" />

    Under the custom MCP servers risk notice, select **I understand and want to continue**, then select **Create**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate with Profound">
    Profound uses OAuth 2.0. Complete the flow with your Profound account.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3/images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-oauth.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3&q=85&s=c5536c8191f821d96b33c196f687b199" alt="ChatGPT Add profound to ChatGPT authorization modal screenshot with Sign in with profound button" width="2074" height="1392" data-path="images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-oauth.png" />

    If you have access to multiple Profound organizations, select the one you want to use with the Profound MCP server.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3/images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-connect-account.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3&q=85&s=e25bd610914f5471d698658e8db151d6" alt="Profound OAuth dialog screenshot with Organization access dropdown and Allow access button highlighted" width="2236" height="1648" data-path="images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-connect-account.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the plugin">
    After you configure the Profound plugin, it appears among the available plugins in **Plugins** > **Personal** in ChatGPT.

    Select the plugin, then select **Install** on the plugin page.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3/images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-install-plugin.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3&q=85&s=7c67768045dc92fac587a06453198cb7" alt="Profound plugin page screenshot with Install button highlighted" width="1900" height="1142" data-path="images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-install-plugin.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the connection">
    * Open **Settings** > **Plugins**.
    * Confirm that **profound** appears in your list of installed plugins.
          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3/images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-success.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dP9Ca1npe_by_Wf3&q=85&s=9826868e4752b3282456b9fd75bb83db" alt="ChatGPT Settings Plugins screenshot with profound plugin highlighted" width="2176" height="1362" data-path="images/mcp/chatgpt/chatgpt-success.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Troubleshooting

If the plugin fails to create or ChatGPT can't reach Profound:

* Remove the plugin and add it again as instructed in [Step 2](#step2).
* If authentication fails, sign out of Profound in your browser, sign back in, and retry.