# Connect ChatGPT or Codex desktop

ChatGPT and Codex desktop can connect to Memside through an installed MCP server
and OAuth. This flow does not require a Memside API key to be pasted into the
app.

## Before starting

- Sign in to [Memside](https://www.memside.com) in a browser.
- Use an account with access to Plugins and MCP server installation.
- A workspace administrator may control access for managed accounts.

## Current interface: Option 1

1. Open **Plugin** from the left bar.
2. Select **Settings** in the upper-right corner.
3. Open **MCP**.
4. Select **Install MCP server**.
5. Name the server `Memside`.
6. Set **MCP Server URL** to:

   ```text
   https://api.memside.com/mcp/
   ```

7. Keep **Authentication** set to **OAuth**.
8. Install the server.
9. When prompted, sign in to Memside and approve the connection.

## Current interface: Option 2

1. Open the account **profile** and select **Settings**.
2. Open **Plugins**.
3. Select **Add**.
4. Select **Install MCP server**.
5. Name the server `Memside`.
6. Set **MCP Server URL** to `https://api.memside.com/mcp/`.
7. Keep **Authentication** set to **OAuth**.
8. Install the server, then sign in to Memside and approve the connection.

## Previous interface

Some earlier ChatGPT versions use the following flow:

1. In ChatGPT, open the account **profile** and choose **Settings**.
2. Open **Plugin** or **Security**, depending on the interface shown.
3. Scroll down and turn on **Developer mode**.
4. Close Settings.
5. Open **Plugins** from the left panel.
6. Select the plus button in the upper-right corner.
7. Choose the option to add a custom plugin.
8. Name the plugin `Memside`.
9. Set **MCP Server URL** to:

   ```text
   https://api.memside.com/mcp/
   ```

10. Keep **Authentication** set to **OAuth**.
11. Add the plugin.
12. When prompted, sign in to Memside and approve the connection.

Memside should then appear in the Plugin area.

:::note
Use the flow that matches the interface shown. OpenAI may change these labels or
move the controls in a future app release. Managed workspaces may apply
administrator permissions, and availability can vary by account, region, or
supported surface.
:::

## Test the connection

Start a new chat, enable Memside when the app requests a Plugin or MCP server
choice, and use a simple read request:

> Find the most recent project checkpoint saved in Memside.

Review any request that writes or changes data before approving it.

## Disconnect

Remove or disconnect Memside from the app's Plugin settings. The OAuth
connection can also be revoked from Memside settings. Disconnecting does not
delete the Memside account or saved Memories.

If setup does not finish, see [Troubleshooting](/help/troubleshooting/).