> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.platform.statista.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect to MCP Server

> Connect to MCP Server

## OpenAI Platform

To try the Statista MCP Server with OpenAI, follow these steps:

1. Go to [platform.openai.com](https://platform.openai.com)
2. If you don't already have one; create an account
3. Go to **Dashboard** -> **Chat**
4. Click **Tools (+ Add)**
5. Select **MCP Server**
6. Add provided URL and label
7. Under **Authentication**, change to **Custom Headers**, set **header** to **x-api-key** and enter provided [API Key](https://docs.platform.statista.ai/start/request-api-key)

![You should now see a screen with available tools](https://mintcdn.com/statista/wkcjj_aLAQA_w3oa/images/openai-platform.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=wkcjj_aLAQA_w3oa\&q=85\&s=e8de7f91f5d276cd2d242e01feb6329a)

With that you've successfully connected the Statista MCP server with an OpenAI chat.


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