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title: "Hosted setup"
url: "https://docs.signnow.com/docs/mcp-hosted-setup"
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slug: "mcp-hosted-setup"
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# Hosted setup

# Hosted setup

This page covers hosted MCP options: connecting your client to the SignNow-managed MCP server, or deploying your own instance on a cloud platform like Glama. To run the MCP server locally on your own machine instead, see [Local setup](/docs/mcp-local-setup).

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## Server URL

The hosted SignNow MCP server is available at:

`https://mcp-server.signnow.com/mcp`

This URL is used by MCP clients that accept a custom server URL (such as MCP Inspector or custom integrations). The Claude and ChatGPT connectors below configure it automatically, so you do not need to paste the URL.

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## Connect SignNow MCP to Claude

Claude Desktop and Claude.ai connect to the hosted SignNow MCP server through the Claude UI connector. See [Quick start](/docs/mcp-quick-start) for the step-by-step walkthrough.

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## Connect SignNow MCP to ChatGPT

- Open ChatGPT and go to **Apps**, or use the [SignNow app for ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com/apps/signnow/asdk_app_69b144385fe481919993cbb4a104b393) direct link.
- Start typing SignNow in the search bar.

![mcp_openai_1.png](/reference-assets/images/MCP/mcp_openai_1.png)

- On the SignNow page, click **Connect**.

![mcp_openai_2.png](/reference-assets/images/MCP/mcp_openai_2.png)

- Log in to your SignNow account and grant the SignNow MCP server access to your account.
- Enter a command like `What is the latest document updated in SignNow?` to verify the MCP server is working correctly.

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## Connect SignNow MCP to MCP Inspector for testing

The MCP Inspector allows you to visually test and explore the available tools without an AI agent.

[View MCP Inspector instructions](https://github.com/signnow/sn-mcp-server?tab=readme-ov-file#mcp-inspector-testing).

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## Self-managed deployment on Glama

If you want a hosted MCP server that you manage yourself, you can deploy the SignNow MCP server on [Glama](https://glama.ai). This option is separate from the SignNow-managed hosted server above — you provide your own SignNow credentials and control the deployment.

[View deployment instructions](https://github.com/signnow/sn-mcp-server?tab=readme-ov-file#glama-hosted-mcp).

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## Troubleshooting

| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| OAuth login fails or you cannot sign in | Wrong credentials, a locked account, or a popup blocker preventing the SignNow login window from opening. | Double-check your SignNow email and password, allow popups for the client's domain, then retry the **Connect** flow. If you do not have an account, sign up for a [web account](https://snseats.signnow.com/purchase/business_plans/pricing). |
| Tools not appearing after connecting | The client cached the connector state before authentication finished, or the OAuth grant was interrupted. | Disconnect SignNow in your client's connector settings, then reconnect. After reconnecting, start a new chat session so the client picks up the tools. |
| Permission denied or 401 errors on tool calls | The connector's access was revoked from your SignNow account, or the session expired. | Re-grant access by clicking **Connect** on the SignNow connector again. |

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## See also

- [Overview](/docs/mcp-server)
- [Quick start](/docs/mcp-quick-start)
- [Local setup](/docs/mcp-local-setup)
- [SignNow MCP Server tools](/docs/mcp-tools)


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*Full page: https://docs.signnow.com/docs/mcp-hosted-setup*