> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.pleo.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Install the Pleo MCP as a Custom MCP

> Connect any MCP-compatible client to the Pleo MCP server, including staging setup.

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This page covers connecting a client to the Pleo MCP server. Choose the path that matches your client.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin:

* Pleo MCP access is off by default; a company admin must enable it for your organisation before you can connect. See [Access & Permissions](/docs/current/pleo-mcp/get-started/access-and-permissions) if you're not sure whether it's enabled.
* You have access to a supported MCP client or terminal.

## Installing the Pleo MCP as a Custom MCP

The Pleo MCP server is a standard remote HTTP MCP endpoint. Any client that supports remote MCP connections can connect using the production URL:

```
https://mcp.pleo.io/mcp
```

| Property           | Value                                                  |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Production URL** | `https://mcp.pleo.io/mcp`                              |
| **Staging URL**    | `https://mcp.staging.pleo.io/mcp`                      |
| **Transport**      | Streamable HTTP                                        |
| **Authentication** | OAuth 2.0 (browser-based, no credentials to configure) |

## Using Staging

Pleo provides a staging MCP server for testing against non-production data.

### Steps

Follow the steps below to connect to the staging server.

1. In the staging Pleo app, go to **Settings → General → Pleo AI**. Under the **MCP** section, enable **Pleo MCP access** for your entity.

2. Use the staging URL in place of the production URL:

```
https://mcp.staging.pleo.io/mcp
```

For Claude Code:

```bash theme={null}
claude mcp add --transport http pleo-mcp-staging https://mcp.staging.pleo.io/mcp
```

You are now connected to the staging MCP server.

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## Related Reading

* [Install the Pleo MCP: Choose Your AI Tool](/docs/current/pleo-mcp/how-tos/installation/overview)
* [Pleo MCP Capabilities](/docs/current/pleo-mcp/get-started/pleo-mcp-capabilities)
* [Access & Permissions](/docs/current/pleo-mcp/get-started/access-and-permissions)

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