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Getting Started with Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop and Claude.ai support remote MCP servers through custom connectors. This guide shows you how to connect mittwald MCP to Claude using OAuth authentication.

Prerequisites​

  • Claude Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise plan (required for custom connectors)
  • A mittwald mStudio account (to authenticate)
  • 5 minutes to complete setup

Step 1: Open Connector Settings​

  1. Open Claude Desktop or go to claude.ai
  2. Click on your profile icon or navigate to Settings
  3. Select Connectors from the menu

Step 2: Add mittwald MCP​

  1. Click Add custom connector
  2. Enter the mittwald MCP server URL: https://mcp.mittwald.de/mcp
  3. Click Add to save the connector

Step 3: Authenticate​

When you first use the connector, Claude prompts you to authenticate:

  1. A browser window opens for mittwald authorization
  2. Sign in with your mittwald account
  3. Review the requested permissions
  4. Click Authorize

Claude securely stores your OAuth tokens and refreshes them automatically.

Step 4: Verify Your Connection​

Start a new conversation and test the connection:

Use mittwald MCP to list my projects

You should see a list of your mittwald projects.

✅ Success! mittwald MCP is now connected to Claude.

Common Tasks with mittwald MCP​

Once authenticated, you can use prompts like these:

List Your Projects​

Use mittwald MCP to show all my projects

Get App Information​

Show apps in my project [project-id]

Database Details​

Get database connection info for [db-id]

Backup Status​

Check backup schedules for project [project-id]

Support Tickets​

List open support conversations for my account

Troubleshooting​

Error: "Connector Not Available"​

Symptom: The Connectors option does not appear in Settings.

Cause: Your Claude plan does not include custom connectors.

Fix:

  1. Upgrade to Claude Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise
  2. Wait for feature rollout if you recently upgraded

Error: "Authentication Failed"​

Symptom: OAuth flow fails or times out.

Cause: Browser popup blocked or network issues.

Fix:

  1. Allow popups for claude.ai in your browser settings
  2. Check your network connection
  3. Try again from a different browser

Error: "Permission Denied"​

Symptom: Connector fails with authorization errors.

Cause: OAuth session expired or permissions revoked.

Fix:

  1. Remove the connector in Settings
  2. Add it again and re-authenticate
  3. Verify your mittwald account is active

Error: "Server Connection Failed"​

Symptom: Claude cannot reach the MCP server.

Cause: Network issues or firewall rules.

Fix:

  1. Confirm the URL is https://mcp.mittwald.de/mcp
  2. Check outbound network access
  3. Try from another network

Team and Enterprise​

For Team and Enterprise plans:

  • Owners can add connectors that are available to all workspace members
  • Members can use shared connectors without individual setup
  • Admins can manage connector permissions in workspace settings

FAQ​

Q: Which Claude plans support MCP connectors?​

A: Claude Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans support custom connectors.

Q: Is my authentication secure?​

A: Yes. Claude uses OAuth 2.1 with PKCE. Tokens are stored securely and refreshed automatically.

Q: Can I use multiple MCP connectors?​

A: Yes. You can add multiple custom connectors and use them in the same conversation.

Q: How do I remove a connector?​

A: Go to Settings → Connectors, find the mittwald connector, and click Remove.

Q: Does this work with Claude Desktop offline?​

A: No. Remote MCP servers require an internet connection.

Next Steps​

Official Documentation​

This guide is based on official Anthropic documentation: