Enable MCP on agents

Link an MCP integration to an agent and choose which account the agent should use.

After you connect an MCP account, enable the integration on the agent that needs it. This second step is important: connected MCP accounts are not automatically available to every agent.

Enable an MCP integration

  1. Open the agent

    Go to Agents, open the agent, then click Configure.

  2. Open Tools

    Select Tools on the configuration map.

  3. Find MCP Integrations

    In the Tools panel, find MCP Integrations.

    Enable MCP integrations from the agent Tools panel and choose the connection when needed.
  4. Connect or choose connection

    If the server is not connected, follow the prompt to connect it. If it is connected, choose the connection the agent should use.

  5. Enable and finish

    Turn on the integration for the agent, then click Done.

Test the MCP tool

Return to Build and send a prompt that should use the MCP integration. Test both:

  • A request that should use the MCP tool
  • A request that should not use the MCP tool

If the agent overuses the MCP tool, tighten its instructions. If it never uses the tool, confirm it is enabled and the connection is selected.

Common issues

ProblemWhat to check
Agent says the account is missingConnect the MCP account under MCP
MCP server is not listedAsk a SuperAdmin to enable the MCP server for the workspace
Wrong account is usedChange the selected connection in Configure → Tools → MCP Integrations
User cannot use a shared agent's MCP toolThat user may need their own MCP connection

Governance tips

  • Give shared agents only the MCP servers they need.
  • Use instructions that say when the agent should use the tool.
  • Avoid enabling broad external tools on agents shared outside the team.
  • Test with a non-owner user before relying on the agent in a process.

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