Get started with connectors

This tutorial walks you through setting up and using Claude’s connector integrations to enhance your workflow.

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What you’ll learn

• Setting up your first connector
• Using connectors in conversations
• Best practices for each integration
• Troubleshooting common issues

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Prerequisites

• A Claude account (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise for most connectors)
• Accounts on the services you want to connect

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Setting up your first connector

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Step 1: Access connector settings

1. Go to claude.ai
2. Click your initials in the lower left
3. Select Settings > Connectors

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Step 2: Choose a connector

Available connectors include:

• Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar
• GitHub
• Slack
• Microsoft 365

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Step 3: Authenticate

1. Click “Connect” next to your chosen service
2. Log in to your account on that service
3. Grant Claude the requested permissions
4. Return to Claude

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Using connectors in conversations

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In chat

1. Start a new conversation
2. Click the ”+” button
3. Select “Add from [Service]”
4. Choose the content you want to include
5. Ask your question

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In projects

1. Open your project
2. Click “Add Content”
3. Select the connector
4. Add documents to your project knowledge

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Connector-specific tips

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Google Drive

• Best for: Document analysis, research
• Add multiple Google Docs for comprehensive context
• Documents sync automatically with updates

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Gmail & Calendar

• Best for: Finding information, scheduling context
• Ask questions like “What did Sarah say about the budget?”
• Claude can search your emails but can’t send them

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GitHub

• Best for: Code understanding, documentation
• Add entire repositories or specific files
• Use with Projects for persistent codebase context

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Slack

• Best for: Finding discussions, team context
• Search channels and direct messages
• Requires Claude in Slack installation first

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Microsoft 365

• Best for: Enterprise document search
• Access SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams
• Team/Enterprise plans only

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Best practices

1. Connect what you need: Only connect services with relevant data
2. Review permissions: Understand what Claude can access
3. Keep context focused: Don’t overload with too much data

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Troubleshooting

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