Claude CMS Help Centre
Everything you need to get up and running — installing Claude CMS on your own web host, connecting the connector, and uploading images.
How to install
Follow these steps to install Claude CMS on your web server and connect it to Claude. The whole process takes just a few minutes.
Upload the files
Upload the directory sent to you by email to your web server root, into a folder called /claude.
Set up a database
You'll need a MySQL database — or we can create one for you. Have your database name, user, and password ready for the next step.
Run the installer
Open yourdomain.com/claude/install.php in your browser and follow the prompts.
Enter your licence key
Use the licence key from your email when the installer asks for it.
Grab the output
When the installer finishes it shows you the connection details. Copy these — you'll need them to connect Claude.
Add the connector to Claude
In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector. Enter https://receptivemedia.co.uk/mcp and connect. You'll need to input the login details sent to you.
Enable permissions
Click Configure and enable all permissions so Claude can fully manage your site.
Check it's working
Open a new chat, enable the connector, and prompt "list sites" to check everything is running smoothly.
Uploading images
Claude can't read images off your computer directly, so it gives you a secure upload link instead.
Ask Claude for an upload link
When you want to add images to your site, use this prompt:
Claude returns a link. Open it, upload your images, and they'll be available for Claude to place on your pages.
Still stuck?
If something isn't working or you have a question that isn't covered here, get in touch and we'll help you out.