How to connect multiple Harvest accounts to Claude

Connect two or more Harvest 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 Harvest connector. If you manage separate Harvest 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 Harvest to Claude and keeps each account separate. You can give every connection a simple name, such as harvest-1, harvest-2, or harvest-3, and tell Claude which account to use.

What you'll end up with

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

For example:

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

Using the harvest-1 account, create a new client for ACME Corp.

Before you start

  • A Claude account
  • A free Composio account
  • Access to each Harvest 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 Harvest 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 Harvest account

In a new Claude chat, type:

Connect my harvest-1 Harvest account to Composio. Call it harvest-1.

Claude will give you a sign-in link.

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

Claude should confirm that the account is connected.

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

  • harvest-1
  • harvest-2
  • harvest-3

Step 3: Connect your second Harvest account

In the same Claude chat, type:

Connect another Harvest account. Call it harvest-2.

Claude will give you a new sign-in link.

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

Claude should confirm that harvest-2 is connected.

Important: Check that Harvest 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 Harvest account you want to add. Give each connection a short, descriptive name such as harvest-1, harvest-2, harvest-3, or client-acme.

Step 4: Check your connected Harvest accounts

Ask Claude:

List my connected Harvest 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 Harvest account.

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

Step 5: Use the right Harvest account

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

Review activity across accounts

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

Log an expense for project 'Website Redesign'

Using the harvest-1 account, log an expense for project 'Website Redesign'.

Generate an invoice for hours worked this week

Using the harvest-2 account, generate an invoice for hours worked this week.

Find something across accounts

Search all connected Harvest 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 Harvest accounts are: harvest-1 = my main account, harvest-2 = my second account, and harvest-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 Harvest.
  4. Click Connect and complete the Harvest authorisation flow.
  5. Click Connect again to add another Harvest account. Composio keeps it as a separate connection instead of replacing the first.
  6. Give each connection a clear label, such as harvest-1, harvest-2, or harvest-3.

If Harvest 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 harvest-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 Harvest account after I specify an account name?

Ask Claude to list your connected Harvest 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 Harvest through Composio with the harvest-2 account.

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

The second authorisation may have reopened your first Harvest 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 Harvest account.

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

Open the Composio dashboard, find Harvest, and reconnect or re-authorise the affected account. Complete Harvest'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 Harvest account and give every connection a unique name, such as harvest-1, harvest-2, or client-acme.

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

Claude uses the connection name you provide. Include that exact name in your prompt, for example: Use the harvest-2 Harvest 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 harvest-1 and harvest-3. Always include the account name in prompts that create or change Harvest data.

Yes. Open the Composio dashboard and find Harvest 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 Harvest 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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