How To Connect Payrun MCP Server With ChatGPT

The Payrun MCP (Model Context Protocol) server allows ChatGPT to securely access supported information from your Payrun workspace. Once connected, ChatGPT can answer questions about employee data, attendance, leave, projects, and other supported records based on your existing Payrun permissions.

Note: ChatGPT can only access information your Payrun account is already authorized to view. The Payrun MCP server provides read-only access and cannot modify your data.

Before You Begin

Before connecting Payrun with ChatGPT, make sure you have:

• A Payrun Pro or Payrun Ultimate subscription

• A ChatGPT account with app support

• Permission to access your Payrun workspace

• Developer Mode enabled in ChatGPT

Enable Developer Mode In ChatGPT

Developer Mode must be enabled before creating a custom MCP app.

• Open ChatGPT.

• Go to Settings.

• Select Apps.

• Click Advanced settings.

Enable Developer Mode.

Note

Developer Mode allows you to add custom MCP servers. Enable it only if you trust the connector you are installing.

Create The Payrun MCP App

After enabling Developer Mode:

• Return to Settings → Apps.

• Click Create app.

Complete the app details as follows:

Name

Payrun

Connection

https://mcp.payrun.app/v2/connect

Authentication

Select OAuth.

Accept the security confirmation by checking:

I understand and want to continue

Click Create.

Authorize The Connection

After creating the app, ChatGPT redirects you to the Payrun authorization page.

Click Sign in with Payrun.

If prompted, sign in to your Payrun account.

Review the requested permissions and click Approve.

Note

The Payrun MCP server only requests read-only access. ChatGPT cannot update, delete, or approve records in your Payrun workspace.

Verify The Connection

After approval, ChatGPT automatically returns to the application.

A confirmation message appears indicating that Payrun is now connected.

The Payrun MCP server is now ready to use.

Use Payrun In ChatGPT

Open a new conversation in ChatGPT.

Select Apps or Tools (depending on your ChatGPT version) and enable Payrun before starting your conversation.

Once enabled, ChatGPT can access supported Payrun information throughout that chat.

What ChatGPT Can Access

Depending on your Payrun permissions, ChatGPT can access supported information such as:

• Employee profile information

• Employee directory

• Attendance records

• Timesheets

• Leave records

• Holiday information

• Projects

• Tasks

• Productivity reports

Note

ChatGPT inherits your existing Payrun permissions. If you cannot view certain information in Payrun, ChatGPT cannot access it either.

Security And Permissions

The Payrun MCP server uses secure OAuth authentication.

• Your Payrun password is never shared with ChatGPT.

• The connection provides read-only access.

• ChatGPT cannot create, edit, approve, or delete Payrun data.

• All access follows your existing Payrun user permissions.

Disconnect The Payrun MCP App

To disconnect Payrun from ChatGPT:

• Open Settings.

• Go to Apps.

• Locate Payrun.

• Remove or disconnect the app.

You can reconnect it at any time by following the same setup process.

Troubleshooting

Developer Mode Is Disabled

Open Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer Mode before creating the Payrun MCP app.

Authorization Failed

Verify that you are signed in to your Payrun account and repeat the authorization process.

Connection Failed

Remove the Payrun app from ChatGPT and create it again using the correct server URL:

https://mcp.payrun.app/v2/connect

ChatGPT Cannot Access Payrun Data

Ensure the Payrun app is enabled for the current conversation. Also verify that your Payrun account has permission to access the requested information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Payrun plans support the MCP server?

The Payrun MCP server is available only for Payrun Pro and Payrun Ultimate subscriptions.

Does ChatGPT need my Payrun password?

No. Authentication is completed securely through Payrun using OAuth.

Can ChatGPT modify Payrun data?

No. The Payrun MCP server provides read-only access.

Do I need an API key?

No. The connection only requires the Payrun MCP server URL and OAuth authorization.

Does ChatGPT have access to all Payrun data?

No. ChatGPT only has access to information your Payrun account is already authorized to view.