# Setup

We provide a number of tools for accessing Lavanda API functionality via our MCP (Model Context Protocol Server).

You will need to authenticate with your PMS login details to be able to perform actions on your behalf via tools such as Claude and ChatGPT.

## Setup Claude

Once you are logged into your account you need to access the connectors page under settings:

<https://claude.ai/settings/connectors>

From here you can click on `Add custom connector`

You may need to contact your organisation owner to add a connector.

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You should then be prompted to add the following details:

Name: Lavanda MCP

URL: <https://mcp.lavanda.app/remote>

Once complete you will need to connect and login with your Lavanda PMS details.

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One complete you can open a new chat, click on the plus icon and then connectors

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You just need to ensure the `Lavanda MCP` is enabled.

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You should now be able to use the MCP.

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