> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://terminal49-mintlify-seo-audit-2026-10-05.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect ChatGPT to Terminal49

> Install the Terminal49 plugin from the ChatGPT Plugins Directory to query live shipment and container tracking data — no API key needed.

Connect ChatGPT to the Terminal49 MCP server so it can answer questions with live container and shipment tracking data.

<Note>
  **No API key required.** The Terminal49 MCP server supports OAuth 2.1. When you connect, ChatGPT opens a browser sign-in page. Log in with your Terminal49 credentials to finish.
</Note>

## Install Terminal49 from the Plugins Directory

Terminal49 is an approved plugin in the [ChatGPT Plugins Directory](https://chatgpt.com/plugins/plugin_asdk_app_69f5795de4a48191a35dc5c448520676). Installing it from the directory needs no Developer mode and no manual server URL.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Terminal49 listing">
    Go to the [Terminal49 plugin in ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com/plugins/plugin_asdk_app_69f5795de4a48191a35dc5c448520676), or open **Plugins** in the ChatGPT sidebar and search for `Terminal49`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the plugin">
    Select **Install plugin**. On Business, Enterprise, and Edu workspaces, an admin may need to enable the plugin for the workspace first.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in to Terminal49">
    When prompted to connect, ChatGPT opens the Terminal49 sign-in page in your browser. Log in and approve access to the account you want to use.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use it in a chat">
    In a new chat, select **Terminal49** from the tools menu or type `@Terminal49`, then ask:

    > "Using Terminal49, search for container CAIU1234567 and summarize its status."
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Use a custom connector instead

If your workspace blocks directory plugins, add the server yourself with Developer mode. This requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, or Edu); free accounts cannot add custom connectors.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable Developer mode">
    In ChatGPT, open **Settings**, find the connectors section (labeled **Connectors** or **Apps**, depending on your version), open **Advanced settings**, and turn on **Developer mode**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the connector">
    In the same connectors section, select **Create** (or **Add custom connector**). Then enter:

    | Field | Value |
    | - | - |
    | Name | `Terminal49` |
    | MCP server URL | `https://mcp.terminal49.com` |
    | Authentication | `OAuth` |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in to Terminal49">
    Save the connector. ChatGPT opens the Terminal49 sign-in page in your browser. Log in with your Terminal49 account and approve access.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  OpenAI has moved the Developer mode toggle between settings sections over time. If you don't see it under the connectors section, check **Settings → Security** (or search the [OpenAI Help Center](https://help.openai.com) for "developer mode").
</Note>

## Test your connection

Ask ChatGPT:

> "List the tools available in the Terminal49 MCP server and what they're for."

It should list tools such as `search_container`, `track_container`, and `get_container`. See the [tools reference](/mcp/home#tools-reference) for the full list, and [Test Numbers](/api-docs/useful-info/test-numbers) for containers you can use during development.

## Troubleshooting

| Symptom | How to fix |
| - | - |
| Plugin not found in the directory | Search for `Terminal49` in **Plugins**; if your workspace hides it, ask your admin to enable it |
| **Install plugin** is greyed out or says disabled by admin | Your workspace admin must enable the plugin in **Workspace settings → Plugins** |
| Connector fails to create | Confirm the URL is exactly `https://mcp.terminal49.com` (no path) |
| Sign-in window never opens | Pop-up blocked — allow pop-ups for chatgpt.com and retry |
| `401 Unauthorized` after connecting | Disconnect and reconnect Terminal49 to refresh the OAuth token |

## Related guides

* [MCP Overview](/mcp/home) – Tools, prompts, and resources reference
* [MCP Server Quickstart](/api-docs/in-depth-guides/mcp) – Full setup, including API-key and local stdio options
* [Other MCP clients](/mcp/setup/other-clients) – Generic configuration for any client


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