Introduction

Connecting Gemini to your HostArmada account takes about five minutes and needs no technical skills. Once it's connected, you can ask Gemini about your invoices, hosting services, domains, and support tickets in plain language, and approve every change before it happens.

Before you start

You need these things:

• An active HostArmada service. The MCP server is free with any active hosting plan.
• The HostArmada server URL (https://mcp.hostarmada.com/). You'll also find it, with a Copy button, in your HostArmada client area under Tools > MCP Server.
• Gemini (web version). You can only add the HostArmada connector there. Once it's added, it also works in the Gemini mobile app.

Step 1: Add the HostArmada connector to Gemini

1. Open Gemini and sign in with your personal Google Account.
2. From the sidebar, go to Customize > Connectors.
3. On the next page, click on the + Custom button.
   
   
   
   
4. Enter the server URL https://mcp.hostarmada.com/. Leave Advanced features as it is, then click Next.
   
   
   
   

Step 2: Sign in with your HostArmada account

1. Gemini will show you a notice about connecting a third-party app. Read it and click the “I understand and accept the security and privacy risks of connecting this custom app.” box. Click the Connect button to continue.
   
   
   
   
2. Another pop-up will appear. To proceed, select Agree. You’ll be redirected to the HostArmada sign-in page. Enter your email and password to log in.
   
   
   
   
3. Review the access Gemini is requesting, then click Allow access to approve it. 
   
   
   
   
4. You’ll be redirected back to Gemini. Give a name to your custom app and click Connect.
   
   
   
   

And that’s it! The setup is done, and the HostArmada connector will appear under the Custom apps.

Step 3: Use it in a chat

1. Start a new chat in Gemini.
2. In the message box, type @ and select the HostArmada connector. This makes sure Gemini uses it for your request.
3. Try to send your first request: “Give me an overview of my HostArmada account.”

Gemini will reply with your profile, credit balance, active services and domains, unpaid or overdue invoices, and open tickets. 

Work and school Google Accounts

Custom apps aren't available yet in the Gemini app when you sign in with a work or school Google Account. If your company uses Gemini Enterprise, an admin may be able to add custom MCP servers for the team. Ask your admin, or use the HostArmada connector with a personal Google Account instead.

Disconnecting

Open Gemini, go to Customize > Connectors, and find the HostArmada connector under Custom apps. Click on it and from there, you can:

• Turn it off. Switch off the HostArmada connector, so Gemini stops using it.
• Disconnect. Click Disconnect. This revokes Gemini's access to your HostArmada account but keeps the connector in your list, so you can sign in again later.
• Delete. Click on the three dots, then Delete > Remove. This will remove the HostArmada connector completely. You can add it again at any time.

Troubleshooting

Need help?

If you get stuck, feel free to open a ticket or chat with HostArmada support. Tell us which AI app you're using and the step where you got stuck. Our team is ready to assist you 24/7.