---
ref: tool:outreach/ask-account-question
name: Ask a question about an account
company: company:outreach
workflows: []
access: [mcp]
tags: [capability:research-accounts, category:sales-engagement, has:mcp]
docs: https://developers.outreach.io/mcp-server/tool-catalog
updated: 2026-09-27
---

# Ask a question about an account

Answers a plain-language question about one Outreach account from its records, call transcripts and related data, and saves the question and answer in Outreach.

Find the account with `account_search` first. Each question is saved to the
account's Q&A history in the Outreach app, which is why the tool is not marked
read-only. `opportunity_answer_question` does the same for an opportunity.

## Set up

Use the first option your agent supports.

### MCP (official, remote)

Add this server to your agent's MCP settings, then sign in when asked.

```json
{ "mcpServers": { "outreach": { "url": "https://api.outreach.io/mcp" } } }
```

Call the MCP tool `account_answer_question`.

Server URL: https://api.outreach.io/mcp

Before doing anything else, make one read-only call to confirm access.

## Rules

- Ask the user before anything that sends messages, costs money, or changes data.
- Never print API keys.