How to connect multiple Basecamp accounts to Claude

Connect two or more Basecamp accounts to Claude with Composio. Give each account a name, check the connections, and tell Claude which one to use.

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Introduction

Claude does not have a built-in Basecamp connector. If you manage separate Basecamp accounts for different products, regions, or business units, you still need a way to connect them and choose the right account for each task.

Composio adds Basecamp to Claude and keeps each account separate. You can give every connection a simple name, such as basecamp-1, basecamp-2, or basecamp-3, and tell Claude which account to use.

What you'll end up with

  • One Composio connector in Claude
  • Two or more Basecamp accounts connected behind it
  • A clear name for each account
  • The ability to work in the right Basecamp account from a single Claude chat

For example:

Search my basecamp-1 and basecamp-2 Basecamp accounts for anything that needs my attention from the last 7 days. Tell me which account each item came from.

Using the basecamp-1 account, create a new project for client onboarding.

Before you start

  • A Claude account
  • A free Composio account
  • Access to each Basecamp account you want to connect

If you use Claude Free, you can have one custom connector. If you already use that slot, you will need to remove the existing custom connector first.

If you use Claude Team or Enterprise, an Owner may need to add the connector for the organisation. Each member can then connect their own accounts.

Connect multiple Basecamp accounts to Claude

Step 1: Add Composio to Claude (one-time process)

  1. Click the button below. This will take you to the Claude Custom Connector modal.

Add to Claude

  1. Click Continue
Claude's Add custom connector dialog with the Composio name and MCP URL filled in
  1. In the next modal, click Add
Second step of the Add custom connector dialog with the Add button
  1. It will take you to the authentication page. Sign in to Composio and approve the connection.
Composio sign-in page with Google, GitHub, and email options

Then return to Claude and make sure Composio is enabled.

Claude connectors list showing Composio as a connected custom connector

Step 2: Connect your first Basecamp account

In a new Claude chat, type:

Connect my basecamp-1 Basecamp account to Composio. Call it basecamp-1.

Claude will give you a sign-in link.

  1. Click the link.
  2. Sign in to your basecamp-1 Basecamp account.
  3. Review and approve Basecamp's permission request.
  4. Return to Claude.

Claude should confirm that the account is connected.

The name basecamp-1 is how Claude knows which Basecamp account to use. Choose short, obvious names. Good examples include:

  • basecamp-1
  • basecamp-2
  • basecamp-3

Step 3: Connect your second Basecamp account

In the same Claude chat, type:

Connect another Basecamp account. Call it basecamp-2.

Claude will give you a new sign-in link.

  1. Open the link.
  2. Sign in to the second Basecamp account.
  3. Review and approve Basecamp's permission request.
  4. Return to Claude.

Claude should confirm that basecamp-2 is connected.

Important: Check that Basecamp is showing the second account before you approve access. If the wrong account appears, sign out or open the link in an incognito or private window.

Repeat this step for every other Basecamp account you want to add. Give each connection a short, descriptive name such as basecamp-1, basecamp-2, basecamp-3, or client-acme.

Step 4: Check your connected Basecamp accounts

Ask Claude:

List my connected Basecamp accounts in Composio. Show each account's name and connection status.

You should see every account you added, and each connection should show as ACTIVE.

For an extra check, ask:

Show the account email or ID and the account name for each connected Basecamp account.

This helps you confirm that every label points to the correct Basecamp account and that you did not connect the same account twice.

Step 5: Use the right Basecamp account

Mention the account name whenever you ask Claude to work with Basecamp. This is especially important when an action could change data.

Review activity across accounts

Check basecamp-1 and basecamp-2 for anything new in Basecamp from the last 14 days. Group the results by account.

Add a to-do item to the marketing team

Using the basecamp-1 account, add a to-do item to the marketing team.

Post a team-wide announcement in Campfire chat

Using the basecamp-2 account, post a team-wide announcement in Campfire chat.

Find something across accounts

Search all connected Basecamp accounts for customer@example.com. Show which account it appears in and summarise the latest activity.

For actions such as creating, changing, or deleting data, ask Claude to show you the planned action first and wait for your confirmation.

Make account selection more reliable

Add this to your Claude preferences or project instructions, replacing the examples with your own account names:

My Basecamp accounts are: basecamp-1 = my main account, basecamp-2 = my second account, and basecamp-3 = a client account. Always use the named account when I specify one. If I do not name an account, ask me which one to use. Before creating, changing, or deleting anything, show me the planned action and wait for confirmation.

Manage accounts from the Composio dashboard

The chat method is the quickest way to connect accounts. Use the dashboard when you want to add, rename, reconnect, or remove a connection.

  1. Go to dashboard.composio.dev.
Composio dashboard Apps page with Connect buttons for each app
  1. Sign in with the same Composio account you connected to Claude.
  2. Open For You from the product switcher.
  3. Find Basecamp.
  4. Click Connect and complete the Basecamp authorisation flow.
  5. Click Connect again to add another Basecamp account. Composio keeps it as a separate connection instead of replacing the first.
  6. Give each connection a clear label, such as basecamp-1, basecamp-2, or basecamp-3.

If Basecamp opens the wrong account during authorisation, sign out first or use an incognito or private window.

From the dashboard, you can also:

  • Rename a connection when a default label such as basecamp-2 is no longer useful.
  • Disconnect or delete an account you no longer want Claude to access.
  • Re-authorise an expired or revoked connection.

Troubleshooting

Why isn't the Composio connector appearing or staying enabled in Claude?

Open Claude's connector settings and confirm that Composio is installed and enabled for the current account or workspace. If you use Claude Team or Enterprise, a workspace Owner may need to add or approve it. If the connector was removed, add it again and sign in with the same Composio account you used before.

Why is Claude using the wrong Basecamp account after I specify an account name?

Ask Claude to list your connected Basecamp accounts, including each connection name, account ID, and status. Make sure your prompt uses the exact name shown in Composio. Rename vague or duplicate labels, then try again with a clear instruction such as: Use Basecamp through Composio with the basecamp-2 account.

Why isn't my second Basecamp account appearing as a separate connection in Composio?

The second authorisation may have reopened your first Basecamp account. Check the account ID for each connection in Composio. If both connections point to the same account, remove the duplicate and reconnect using an incognito or private window so you can sign in to the correct Basecamp account.

Why does my Basecamp connection show as expired or inactive in Composio?

Open the Composio dashboard, find Basecamp, and reconnect or re-authorise the affected account. Complete Basecamp's permission flow, then return to Claude and ask it to list your connections again. The account should now show as ACTIVE.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Repeat the same connection process for each Basecamp account and give every connection a unique name, such as basecamp-1, basecamp-2, or client-acme.

No. You add Composio to Claude once. Composio then manages the individual Basecamp connections behind that single connector.

Claude uses the connection name you provide. Include that exact name in your prompt, for example: Use the basecamp-2 Basecamp account through Composio. If you do not specify an account, ask Claude to confirm one before taking action.

Yes. Connect them separately and use clear names such as basecamp-1 and basecamp-3. Always include the account name in prompts that create or change Basecamp data.

Yes. Open the Composio dashboard and find Basecamp to manage your connections. You can give a connection a clearer name, re-authorise an expired account, or disconnect an account you no longer use.

Claude can only perform actions made available through the connected Basecamp tools and the permissions you approved. For sensitive actions such as creating, changing, or deleting data, ask Claude to show the planned action and wait for your confirmation before proceeding.

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