# Archera MCP Server — Connect in Claude

### Connect Claude to Archera (via MCP)

This guide walks you through connecting Claude to Archera using our MCP server.

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### What You'll Need

* A Claude account with access to **Custom Connectors**.
* The Archera MCP connector URL:
  * `https://architect.archera.ai/mcp`

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### Step-by-Step Setup

1. Open Claude's connector settings: <https://claude.ai/settings/connectors>
2. Click **Add Custom Connector**.
3. Paste the Archera MCP URL as the connector URL:
   * `https://architect.archera.ai/mcp`
4. Click **Advanced**.
5. In **Client ID**, enter: `claude-production`
6. Click **Connect**.
7. You will be redirected to the Archera login page.
8. Complete login, then review the consent screen.
9. Click **Allow** (or **Authorize**) to grant Claude access.
10. You should be redirected back to Claude, and the connector will show as **Connected**.

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### Quick Verification

Start a new Claude chat and ask a question that should require Archera data, for example:

* "What is my lifetime savings on Archera?"

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### Troubleshooting

* If the connector does not connect, double-check:
  * The connector URL is exactly `https://architect.archera.ai/mcp`
  * The Client ID is exactly `claude-production`
* If you get stuck on login or consent, try:
  * Opening the connector flow in a fresh browser window
  * Logging into Archera in another tab first, then retrying **Connect**


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