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# MCP Server with API Key

# Add an MCP Server with API Key {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Yokohama  
Updated July 2, 2025  
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Add an MCP Server with an API Key in the AI Agent Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_mcp_client.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAI Agent StudioSettings.
2. Navigate to Manage MCP Servers and select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name for your MCP Server. |
   | Authentication Type | The authentication type with which you want to add your MCP Server. Select API Key. |
   | MCP Server URL | The web address of your MCP Server. |
   | API Key | A unique code or password to identify and authenticate the user or application when accessing the API. Note: The API Key adds a Connection alias dynamically at runtime and maps with the MCP Server. |
   [Table 1. Add MCP Server]

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4. Select Add.
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## Result

An MCP Server with the name you provided appears in the list of MCP Servers.

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