ChatGPT Setup Guide

Step-by-step instructions to add the Crypto.com Market Data MCP server to ChatGPT

ChatGPT Setup

This guide will walk you through adding the Crypto.com Market Data MCP server to your ChatGPT account (chat.openai.com). The entire process takes about 5 minutes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Open ChatGPT Web

1. Open your web browser
2. Go to chat.openai.com
3. Sign in to your ChatGPT account if you’re not already logged in

Step 2: Access Settings

1. Look for your profile picture or account icon in the bottom left corner
2. Click on it to open the menu
3. Select Settings from the dropdown menu

Step 3: Enable Developer Mode

Important: You must enable Developer Mode before you can create or use MCP connectors.

1. In the Settings menu, navigate to Apps & Connectors
2. Click on Advanced settings
3. Find the Developer mode toggle
4. Turn Developer mode ON

Step 4: Navigate to Connectors

1. In the Settings menu, look for “Connectors” or “Integrations” in the left sidebar
2. Click on Connectors
3. You should see a list of available connectors or an option to add a new one

Step 5: Add New Connector

1. Click the “Add Connector” or ”+ New Connector” button
2. Select “Remote MCP Server” or “Custom Connector” from the options
3. A form will appear asking for connector details

Step 6: Enter Server Details

Fill in the following information exactly as shown:

Connector Name:

Crypto.com Market Data

Server URL:

https://mcp.crypto.com/market-data/mcp

Authentication:

• Select “No authentication”

Description (optional):

Real-time cryptocurrency market data from Crypto.com

Step 7: Configure Permissions (if prompted)

If asked about permissions, you may see options like:

• Allow access to market data - ✅ Enable this
• Allow real-time updates - ✅ Enable this
• Share usage data - ⚠️ Optional (your choice)

Step 8: Save and Enable

1. Click “Save” or “Add Connector”
2. The connector should appear in your list of connectors
3. Make sure the toggle switch next to it is ON (enabled)
4. You may see a green checkmark or “Active” status

Step 9: Refresh Your Browser

For the changes to take effect:

1. Refresh the page (F5 or Ctrl+R on Windows, Cmd+R on Mac)
2. Or close and reopen the chat.openai.com tab
3. Wait a few seconds for the page to fully load

Step 10: Verify It’s Working

Let’s confirm your connector is working correctly:

1. Start a new chat by clicking the “New Chat” button in ChatGPT.
2. Click the “+” icon next to the message box and select Crypto.com Market Data from the list of connectors.
3. In the chat, type the following question: “What’s the current price of Bitcoin?”
4. Press Enter and wait for the response from the connector. ✅ If you receive the latest Bitcoin price, your Crypto.com Market Data connector is successfully configured!

What to expect:

• ✅ ChatGPT should give you the current, real-time price
• ✅ You might see a small badge or indicator showing it’s using the Crypto.com connector
• ✅ The response should include today’s date and recent data

Troubleshooting

The Connectors option doesn’t appear

Possible reasons:

• You’re using a free account (need Plus, Pro, Business, or Enterprise)
• Developer Mode is not enabled
• The feature isn’t available in your region yet
• Your browser is blocking the feature

Solutions:

1. Enable Developer Mode

   • Go to Settings > Apps & Connectors > Advanced settings
   • Turn on Developer mode
   • Refresh the page and try again

2. Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, or Enterprise

   • Go to Settings > Plan
   • Click “Upgrade to Plus”, “Upgrade to Pro”, or contact sales for Business/Enterprise
   • Complete the subscription process

3. Check browser compatibility

   • Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
   • Disable browser extensions temporarily
   • Clear browser cache and cookies

Can’t add the connector

Problem: The “Add Connector” button doesn’t work or is grayed out.

Solutions:

1. Enable Developer Mode first

   • Go to Settings > Apps & Connectors > Advanced settings
   • Turn on Developer mode
   • Return to Connectors and try again

2. Check your subscription

   • Make sure you have an active Plus, Pro, Business, or Enterprise subscription
   • Verify payment is up to date

3. Try a different browser

   • Some browsers may have compatibility issues
   • Chrome and Edge usually work best

4. Clear browser data

   • Clear cache and cookies
   • Sign out and sign back in
   • Try again

ChatGPT doesn’t use the connector

Problem: You ask about crypto prices but get old data or “I don’t have access to real-time data” responses.

Solutions:

1. Verify Developer Mode is enabled

   • Go to Settings > Apps & Connectors > Advanced settings
   • Make sure Developer mode is ON
   • Developer Mode must remain enabled to use connectors

2. Start a new chat

   • Click “New chat” in the sidebar
   • Try your question again
   • Old chats may not use new connectors

3. Be specific in your question

   • Instead of: “Tell me about Bitcoin”
   • Try: “What’s the current real-time price of Bitcoin?”
   • Use words like “current”, “now”, “today”, “latest”

4. Check if connector is enabled

   • Go to Settings > Connectors
   • Make sure Crypto.com Market Data is ON
   • If OFF, turn it on and refresh the page

5. Verify the URL and authentication

   • Settings > Connectors > Crypto.com Market Data
   • URL should be exactly correct (compare with Step 6)
   • Authentication should be set to “No authentication”
   • Fix any typos and save

Error messages

Error: “Unable to connect to MCP server”

Solutions:

• Check your internet connection
• Verify the URL is correct
• Try again in a few minutes (server might be temporarily busy)
• Refresh your browser

Error: “Connector not authorized”

Solutions:

• Remove the connector and add it again
• Make sure you’re signed in to ChatGPT
• Check if your subscription is active

What’s Next?

Now that you’ve set up the connector, learn how to use it:

• Example Prompts - Try these questions to explore capabilities
• Features - Learn about all available data
• FAQ - Common questions and answers