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Practical explanations for connecting WhatsApp to an MCP Client, choosing permissions, and understanding how your data is handled.
What is Normal?
Learn how Normal gives compatible AI applications controlled access to WhatsApp context and messaging tools.
Read guide Claude setupHow to connect WhatsApp to Claude with MCP
Connect Normal to Claude, choose exact permissions, and start using approved WhatsApp context.
Read guide ChatGPT setupHow to connect WhatsApp to ChatGPT with MCP
Add Normal to ChatGPT, authorize selected connections, and keep WhatsApp access explicit.
Read guide Access controlNormal permissions explained
Understand connection metadata, WhatsApp Directory, Stored Message, and send permissions in a Normal MCP Authorization.
Read guide ChatGPT troubleshootingHow to reconnect Normal MCP in ChatGPT
Re-enable Normal in ChatGPT, authorize selected connections again, or re-add the MCP server when access stops working.
Read guide Data lifecycleHow WhatsApp message retention works in Normal
Understand the Message History Window, Message Retention Policy, deletion behavior, and known Ingestion Gaps.
Read guide PrivacyNormal privacy and control
See how Normal limits MCP Client access, protects private communications, and keeps authorization reversible.
Read guide Remove accessHow to remove Normal from ChatGPT and Claude
Completely remove Normal from ChatGPT or Claude by removing the client connection and revoking the MCP Authorization in Normal.
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