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

# Using Claude Connectors with Cloud MCP

> A fast, no-fluff walkthrough showing how to connect Cloud MCP to Claude, enable Connectors, and use them together in a single conversation.

## TL;DR

You’ll (1) deploy or pick an MCP server on **Cloud MCP**, (2) add it to **Claude** as a Claude Connector, (3) toggle **Claude Connectors** tools, and (4) prompt Claude to use your Connectors in a chat.

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## Prerequisites

* A **Cloud MCP** account with at least one deployed MCP server (e.g., Playwright, Desktop Commander, or any server from the registry).
* A **Claude** account with **MCP** support and **Connectors** available in your workspace.
* You’re comfortable approving an OAuth flow when Claude connects to your Cloud MCP server.

> Tip: Cloud MCP exposes **OAuth-protected Remote (HTTP) MCP** endpoints. Claude never sees your Cloud MCP credentials; it just calls the server’s tools over the OAuth session.

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# How to Use Claude Connectors with Cloud MCP (Video + Guide)

[https://youtu.be/hlHnhAr0nFU](https://youtu.be/hlHnhAr0nFU)

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## 1) Pick (or deploy) an MCP server on Cloud MCP

1. Open Cloud MCP → **Servers** and choose a server that fits your task (e.g., a search or code-aware tool).
2. If needed, provide env vars/secrets and click **Deploy**. Wait until the server is **Healthy**.
3. Go to the server details page and locate and click the **Copy URL** button.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/cloudmcp-b3f1f1fa/Pmlh6ZFTbgGpMKCJ/images/blog/claude-connectors-guide/01-dashboard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Pmlh6ZFTbgGpMKCJ&q=85&s=dcfbb857a9ce02c4656ebc2a66aa255b" alt="Cloud MCP dashboard showing deployed servers" width="2146" height="1454" data-path="images/blog/claude-connectors-guide/01-dashboard.png" />

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## 2) Add the Cloud MCP Connector to Claude (Remote HTTP MCP)

1. In Claude, open **Settings → Connectors**.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cloudmcp-b3f1f1fa/Pmlh6ZFTbgGpMKCJ/images/blog/claude-connectors-guide/02-claude-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Pmlh6ZFTbgGpMKCJ&q=85&s=55f8aa05474781983830fafd692576ac" alt="Claude Settings page" width="542" height="1342" data-path="images/blog/claude-connectors-guide/02-claude-settings.png" />

2. Choose **Add Custom Connector**.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cloudmcp-b3f1f1fa/Pmlh6ZFTbgGpMKCJ/images/blog/claude-connectors-guide/03-claude-connector.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Pmlh6ZFTbgGpMKCJ&q=85&s=9ca7731c3c5b757e9fe820020d496b40" alt="Claude Add connector button" width="374" height="84" data-path="images/blog/claude-connectors-guide/03-claude-connector.png" />

3. Paste the Cloud MCP server URL (the OAuth-protected endpoint that Cloud MCP provides).

4. Approve the **Cloud MCP OAuth** screen when prompted.

5. After a successful handshake, you should see the tools listed in the chat window; expand it to confirm.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cloudmcp-b3f1f1fa/Pmlh6ZFTbgGpMKCJ/images/blog/claude-connectors-guide/04-cloudmcp-tools.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Pmlh6ZFTbgGpMKCJ&q=85&s=c484408839111288b52c96d3256835fd" alt="Claude Connector tools" width="896" height="806" data-path="images/blog/claude-connectors-guide/04-cloudmcp-tools.png" />

> If tools don’t appear: re-open the connection panel, confirm URL in Cloud MCP, and retry the OAuth approval.

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## 4) Use your Cloud MCP Claude Connector Tools!

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/cloudmcp-b3f1f1fa/Pmlh6ZFTbgGpMKCJ/images/blog/claude-connectors-guide/05-chat.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Pmlh6ZFTbgGpMKCJ&q=85&s=e020101c179e4eb2e6670ccb6da6a6c4" alt="Claude chat calling MCP tools via Cloud MCP connector" width="1476" height="1352" data-path="images/blog/claude-connectors-guide/05-chat.png" />

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## 6) Troubleshooting

* **MCP tools don’t appear in Claude:** Reconnect the Remote (HTTP) server in Settings; confirm the Cloud MCP server is **Healthy** and the OAuth grant is still valid.
* **Connector not available in chat:** Ensure it’s toggled on in **Settings → Connectors** and that you’ve authorized it.
* **Ambiguous tool routing:** In your prompt, explicitly say *which* tool to use for *which* sub-task. Avoid enabling unnecessary connectors/tools for a session.

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## 7) Privacy & access notes

* Cloud MCP keeps your MCP server behind **OAuth**; Claude receives only tool responses.
* Disable any connector you don’t need for a session.

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## 8) Where to go next

* Add more MCP servers to Cloud MCP (e.g., research, code intelligence, browsers).
* Create **small, purpose-built** prompts that map cleanly to a tool or connector.
* Save a “starter chat” template in your team wiki with the exact toggles and prompt you use for repeatable tasks.

### Need Help?

If you run into any issues:

* Reach out to [me](mailto:vikash@cloudmcp.run)
* Check our [Blog Posts](https://cloudmcp.run/blog)
* Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/cloudmcp)

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