---
title: Connect to Winnow
description: Add Winnow to ChatGPT or Claude so you can ask about your farm.
section: Start here
order: 1
---

## 1. Create your Winnow account

1. Go to [mywinnow.com/sign-up](https://mywinnow.com/sign-up).
2. Enter your email and a password of at least 12 characters. Or click **Sign up with Google**.
3. Winnow emails you a six-digit code. Enter it.
4. Link your machine and operations data to Winnow. Click **Connect John Deere** or **Connect Field View**, then sign in.

> Cleaning your data takes 1–3 days. We'll email you when your data is ready. Until then, Winnow answers from a demonstration farm.

## 2. Get ChatGPT or Claude

Already have one? Go to step 3.

Either works. The free plan is enough for both.

- **ChatGPT:** [sign up](https://chatgpt.com) or [download the app](https://chatgpt.com/download)
- **Claude:** [sign up](https://claude.ai) or [download the app](https://claude.ai/download)

## 3. Connect Winnow to your AI

### a) Connect ChatGPT

```video
How to Connect Winnow to ChatGPT: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Kya5Zmd3OZ8
```

1. Open the [Winnow plugin](https://chatgpt.com/plugins/plugin_asdk_app_6a2b5f32daec8191816385768400869f).
2. Click **Install plugin**.
3. Click **Continue to Winnow**.
4. Sign in with your Winnow account.

### b) Connect Claude

> **Note:** The free plan allows one custom connector.

1. Open the Claude menu, tap your name, then tap **Settings**.
2. Tap **Connectors**.
3. Tap **+**, then **Add custom connector**.
4. For **Name**, type **Winnow**. For **MCP server URL**, paste:

   ```
   https://mywinnow.com/mcp
   ```

   Leave **Requires sign-in** off. Tap **Add**.
5. Tap **Winnow** in the list. Sign in with your Winnow account.

## 4. Have your first conversation

Winnow is connected. Now [have your first conversation](https://mywinnow.com/docs/your-first-conversation).

## 5. Troubleshooting

- **"Account not enabled":** Verify your email address, then try connecting again.
- **"Winnow connector access is pending approval":** No farm data is linked yet. Connect John Deere or Field View in step 1.