Connect with Claude

Learn how to connect to the MTA Actions MCP server with Claude (web or Desktop)

The free version of Claude.ai and Claude Desktop cannot connect to remote MCP servers, you must have a Team/Pro/Enterprise account.

On Claude Desktop free users are currently only able to install local MCP servers. We're working to develop a local-friendly version of our MCP servers where possible.

Add the MTA Actions MCP Server

1. Open Claude (web or Desktop app) and click the "Search and tools" icon and select Manage Connectors.

   

2. Under Connectors, click Add custom connector (or + Add) to begin the connection process.

3. Paste the following MCP Actions Server URL into the connector URL field:

   https://mcp.mobile-text-alerts.com/mcp    

4. Give the connector a friendly name such as: “Mobile Text Alerts”.

   • Note: The "Advanced settings" section can be left blank. The Mobile Text Alerts MCP server uses the latest OAuth 2.1 specification with Dynamic Client Registration.

5. Next click Add. You should see the new "Mobile Text Alerts" connector listed under Connectors.

6. Configure the authentication with one of the following methods:

   • OAuth (recommended): Click Connect to launch the MTA connection flow, where you will be redirected to the Mobile Text Alerts platform to login. After logging in (or if already logged in), you'll be presented with an authorization screen that confirms you'd like to connect your account with Claude. Click "Allow"

   • Bearer Token: Copy your Mobile Text Alerts API Key in the connector’s Authorization header.

7. After a successful authorization, you will be redirected back to the Claude Connector settings page. The Connect button should now be replaced with a Configure button. This allows you to view the tools registered with Claude and control individual tool settings, such as enabling/disabling and controlling how/when Claude can use a particular tool.

8. You can now use this connector. Test it by asking Claude something that uses the MTA Actions server.

Example prompt: “Using the Mobile Text Alerts connector, list available tools” — Claude should show tool names (Send Message, Schedule Message, Add Subscribers).

When Claude uses this tool, you'll see it appear in the chat view with the MTA name and logo. This can be expanded to view the exact parameters passed in the tool call.

Learn more

Visit Claude Support to learn more about custom connectors using remote MCP.