> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zigpoll.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zigpoll.com/integrations/mcp/mcp-chatgpt.md).

# Connect to ChatGPT

Connect your Zigpoll surveys to **ChatGPT** as a custom MCP connector using the [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/). Once connected, ChatGPT can read your survey responses, run analytics, and create surveys — just ask in plain English.

For other AI clients, see the [MCP overview](/integrations/mcp.md).

{% hint style="info" %}
Custom MCP connectors require **Developer Mode**, available on ChatGPT **Pro, Plus, Business, Enterprise, and Education** plans on the web. Menu labels evolve as ChatGPT updates — "Apps" and "Connectors" refer to the same area.
{% endhint %}

## Prerequisite: get your Zigpoll API key

1. Log into your [Zigpoll dashboard](https://app.zigpoll.com).
2. Go to **Settings → Manage Integrations**.
3. Scroll to **API Key**, click **Add Key** under **Private Keys**, label it "ChatGPT", and copy it.

## Step 1: Enable Developer Mode

1. In ChatGPT on the web, open **Settings → Apps & Connectors** (may appear as **Connectors**).
2. Open **Advanced settings** and turn on **Developer mode**.

## Step 2: Add the Zigpoll connector

1. Back in **Apps & Connectors**, click **Create** (or **Create app**).
2. Enter the details:
   * **Name:** `Zigpoll`
   * **MCP Server URL:** `https://mcp.zigpoll.com/mcp`
3. Set the authentication type to **OAuth**.
4. Check the box confirming you trust the provider, then click **Create**.
5. ChatGPT opens a browser authorization window. Paste the API key from the prerequisite step on the Zigpoll authorization page and click **Authorize**.

{% hint style="info" %}
`mcp.zigpoll.com` uses a browser-based OAuth login. A static API-key header is not supported — the key is exchanged for a token through the authorization page above.
{% endhint %}

## Step 3: Use it in a chat

1. Start a new chat and open the **+** (tools) menu → **Developer mode**.
2. Enable the **Zigpoll** connector for the conversation.
3. Ask away. Being explicit helps ChatGPT pick the right tool, e.g.:

> "Use the Zigpoll app to list my accounts"

> "Use Zigpoll to summarize the responses from my NPS survey"

## Example prompts

* "List all my surveys and their response counts"
* "Where are my survey respondents located?"
* "Compare order values for each answer on my attribution question"
* "Create a new customer satisfaction survey"

For the full list of tools and more examples, see the [MCP overview](/integrations/mcp.md). For ideas on what to build, see [Ideas for Using Zigpoll MCP](/tutorials/zigpoll-mcp-use-cases.md).

## Troubleshooting

* **Developer mode not visible** — confirm your plan supports it and that you're on the web app, not the mobile app.
* **Connector not available in chat** — it must be enabled per conversation via the **+ → Developer mode** menu.
* **Authentication errors** — use a valid API key that hasn't been revoked. Regenerate one from **Settings → Manage Integrations → API Key**, then refresh the connector.


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