# Create a new Server

## Navigate to MCP Servers

To create a new MCP server, navigate to the **MCP Servers** tab in the left sidebar.

![MCP Servers tab in the left sidebar](/media/t/75c5dc71-055f-4496-bcaf-6966eeb0b645/p/6557597f-ed9e-4a60-b7d4-61f66fcfad15/c254ffc3bb7e2572790141dd5550031b976e4087de5adbb250b12f11c5f1f0c1.png/raw)

## Create New MCP Server

Click the **Create New MCP Server** button, then select **Create from Scratch**.

![Create New MCP Server button with the Create from Scratch option](/media/t/75c5dc71-055f-4496-bcaf-6966eeb0b645/p/6557597f-ed9e-4a60-b7d4-61f66fcfad15/38b9e1dcb2f2283d71fb6c9f13bfd64b648bd7ae80ed2e0cf3a80b36cad9a61d.png/raw)

## Configure Server Details

Give your server a descriptive name and description that makes its purpose clear to the people who will use it.

![Modal for entering the new server's name and description](/media/t/75c5dc71-055f-4496-bcaf-6966eeb0b645/p/6557597f-ed9e-4a60-b7d4-61f66fcfad15/4e554a2b16a384d0a6496290da253212dfdff4d6c7661c97dc596dd70c37d990.png/raw)

## Server Configuration Page

Once you hit **Create**, you will be redirected to the server's configuration page where you can begin adding data, tools, and agents.

![Server configuration page for adding data, tools, and agents](/media/t/75c5dc71-055f-4496-bcaf-6966eeb0b645/p/6557597f-ed9e-4a60-b7d4-61f66fcfad15/21a62ae541e6e51b9c7e82bed720efe2f43f40a8795cf134f605560a7dcd3b80.png/raw)

## Related pages

- [MCP Servers Overview](./platform-mcp-servers-overview.md)
- [Attaching connectors](./platform-mcp-servers-mcp-server-builder-attaching-connectors.md)
- [Connecting Agents](./platform-mcp-servers-mcp-server-builder-connecting-agents.md)
- [Testing your Server](./platform-mcp-servers-testing-server.md)
- [Publishing your Server](./platform-mcp-servers-publishing-server.md)
- [Advanced Usage (Beta)](./platform-mcp-servers-advanced-endpoint.md)

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