# Usage with OpenAI

This guide outlines how to connect Make MCP server to OpenAI using an MCP token.

### Prerequisites

* OpenAI Platform account
* [MCP token](https://developers.make.com/mcp-server/connect-using-mcp-token)

### Connect to OpenAI 

To connect Make MCP server to OpenAI:

1. In OpenAI's Playground, sign in to your OpenAI account. 
2. Navigate to **Prompts**. 
3. In **Tools**, click the **+** button.
4. Select **MCP Server**. 
5. In the dialog, click **Add new** to display the form below. 

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6. In **URL**, add the following URL:

```
https://<MAKE_ZONE>/mcp/stateless
```

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If you experience connection issues, you can add  `/stream`  instead of `/stateless` to the end of your connection URL. For SSE, add  `/sse`  instead.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

7. Replace `<MAKE_ZONE>` with your actual values.

* `MAKE_ZONE` - The zone your organization is hosted in (e.g., `eu2.make.com`).

8. In **Label**, name your Make MCP server.
9. In **Authentication**, select **Access token / API key**. &#x20;
10. Add your MCP token to the field that requires an access token.&#x20;
11. Click **Connect**.&#x20;

You've now connected Make MCP server to OpenAI.&#x20;