- Gemini Enterprise connectors link internal business tools like Jira and Salesforce to Gemini.
- IT admins enable native connectors through the Gemini Enterprise admin console.
- Custom MCP servers connect proprietary systems using standard OAuth authentication details.
- Gemini connectors operate in read and write modes to search or update records.
In this guide
What are Gemini connectors?
Gemini connectors are integrations that link the Gemini Enterprise platform directly to company tools like Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Microsoft SharePoint. They ground Gemini responses in internal corporate data rather than relying only on public web information.
Google provides over 100 native connectors across platforms such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Atlassian, and Zapier. These integrations allow Gemini to read internal records and perform supported actions inside third-party tools.
- Platform
- Gemini Enterprise
- Available connectors
- Over 100 native integrations
- Custom support
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers
- Access requirement
- Admin privileges on a paid Enterprise plan
- Data modes
- Read (retrieve) and Write (take action)
How to set up native Gemini connectors
Activating a connector allows authorized employees to search and interact with live enterprise data directly from the Gemini Enterprise chat window.
Gemini connectors require setup by an administrator inside the Gemini Enterprise admin console. Follow these steps to activate any native connector in your catalog:
- Open the Gemini Enterprise admin console and click Settings & help (the cog icon).
- Click your team name, then select Manage team.
- Click Connected apps from the navigation menu.
- Find your target application in the directory and toggle the switch next to it.
- Authenticate with the external system and confirm permission settings when prompted.
How to add a custom connector or MCP server
Organizations can connect proprietary data sources by registering a custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Admins configure custom integrations directly in the Connected apps settings.
- Click Add MCP Server inside the Connected apps area.
- Enter your server URL and a descriptive connection name under MCP info.
- Enter your Authorization URL, Token URL, Client ID, Client Secret, and Scopes under Authentication settings.
- Click Add and toggle the connection to enabled.
Once enabled, custom MCP connectors become available to employees while maintaining each user's underlying system access permissions.
What can you do with Gemini connectors?
Gemini connectors support two primary functions: reading data and taking direct actions. In read mode, Gemini retrieves relevant emails, project tickets, or customer records to answer employee queries without manual copy-pasting.
In write mode, Gemini executes tasks such as creating project tickets, drafting messages, or updating CRM entries. Users can click the Connectors button in the chat box to manage active sources manually or let Gemini choose sources automatically.
Gemini Enterprise connectors vs personal Connected Apps
Google maintains separate integration tools for personal accounts and enterprise teams. Personal Google accounts use free Connected Apps on gemini.google.com to link individual tools like personal Gmail, Spotify, or GitHub.
Gemini Enterprise connectors require a paid Gemini Enterprise subscription. They connect centralized business databases like Salesforce and Jira while enforcing corporate security controls and user permissions.
| Feature | Personal Connected Apps | Gemini Enterprise Connectors |
|---|---|---|
| Platform interface | gemini.google.com | Gemini Enterprise app |
| Plan requirement | Free Google account | Paid Gemini Enterprise plan |
| Data scope | Personal accounts and files | Organizational business systems |
| Setup access | Individual user settings | IT admin console only |
| Custom MCP servers | Not supported | Supported |
Frequently asked questions
Are Gemini Enterprise connectors free to use?
Who can set up Gemini Enterprise connectors?
How do employees select connectors during a chat?
Can Gemini Enterprise connect to apps outside the standard catalog?
Sources: zapier.com
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