# ChatGPT + Google Ads: manage campaigns from ChatGPT with PaidHelm

> Add PaidHelm as a custom MCP connector in ChatGPT developer mode and run Google Ads reports, cleanups, bid changes and campaign builds from a ChatGPT conversation.

URL: https://paidhelm.com/integrations/chatgpt-google-ads/  
Last updated: 2026-11-01

ChatGPT supports remote MCP servers as custom connectors. Once added, PaidHelm's tools appear in any chat where you enable the connector.

Setup

Enable developer mode. Settings → Connectors → Advanced settings → turn on Developer mode.

Create the connector. Back in Connectors, click Create. Name PaidHelm Google Ads, description "Google Ads reports and management", URL:
https://mcp.paidhelm.com/googleads/mcpAuthentication: OAuth. Tick the acknowledgment and click Create.

Authorize. ChatGPT opens Google's consent screen. Sign in with the account that has Google Ads access and accept.

Use it in a chat. In a new chat, click + → More → select the PaidHelm connector (developer mode). Ask your first question.

First prompts

List my Google Ads accounts and show the last 7 days of spend and conversions for each.

Audit the "Search – Non-brand" campaign: wasted search terms, low-quality keywords, ad strength, budget pacing. Recommend fixes, don't apply yet.

Tips for ChatGPT

ChatGPT asks for confirmation before write tools by default; keep that on.

Use a Custom GPT or a Project with instructions that name the client account and your guardrails.

Ask for tables; ChatGPT renders them well and can export to a spreadsheet.

Troubleshooting

"Connector failed to connect": verify the URL includes /googleads/mcp and that pop-ups are allowed.

Tools greyed out: the connector must be selected in the chat's More menu.

Workspace plans: your admin may need to approve custom connectors.

## FAQ

**Which ChatGPT plans support custom connectors?**

Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise and Edu. Business, Enterprise and Edu workspaces may require an admin to enable developer mode or approve the connector.

**Why is it called developer mode?**

OpenAI labels full MCP tool access (read and write) as developer mode because the assistant can take actions. PaidHelm's paused-by-default design and your approval keep those actions safe.

**Can I use PaidHelm in Deep Research?**

Deep Research supports connectors with search and fetch tools. PaidHelm is designed for the regular chat and agent modes where write tools are available.