How do I connect to FileMaker Server?

A. Open Database via the Launch Center

  1. Open the Launch Center.
  2. Choose the Hosts tab.
  3. Click the + button at bottom left.
  4. In the Add Favorite Host dialog, in Host’s Internet Address, enter the full hostname of the server, e.g. my-fmp-server.mit.edu.
  5. Click Save.

How do I upload a database to FileMaker Server?

Choose File menu > Sharing > Upload to FileMaker Server.

  1. For Hosts, choose the type of host you want displayed in the list.
  2. In the list, choose the host you want to upload files to.
  3. Enter your FileMaker Server Admin Console account information, then click Next.
  4. Select the files you want to upload.

Is FileMaker owned by Claris?

In 1988, Claris purchased FileMaker from Nashoba Systems and quickly released a rebranded version called FileMaker II, to conform to its naming scheme for other products, such as MacWrite II. The product, however, changed little from the last Nashoba version.

How do I remotely access a FileMaker database?

Open your database with “Open Remote”

  1. In order to access your database on our servers we need to tell FileMaker Pro where this database lives.
  2. In FileMaker Pro click the “File” menu and select “Open Remote”
  3. In the open remote window select “Favorite Hosts” from the “View” pop-up list then click the “Add” button.

How do I open a database in FileMaker Server?

To open a single database:

  1. Click the Databases page.
  2. Select a Closed ( ) database.
  3. Click. and choose Open.
  4. If the database is encrypted with a password, enter the password in the Open Encrypted Password dialog box.

How do I upload a database to Claris cloud?

  1. Open FileMaker Pro, and use your Claris ID user name and password to sign in.
  2. In FileMaker Pro, choose File menu > Sharing > Upload to Host.
  3. In the Upload to Host window, click Show next to the team name, then click the FileMaker Cloud host name.
  4. Browse to the file or files, then click Open.

Which is the default port for FileMaker Server?

The default ports are port 80 and 443, though you may specify alternative ports during installation. These ports are used by FileMaker Server even if web publishing is disabled. Ensure that no existing websites on the master or worker machines use port 80 or 443, or be prepared to enter alternative ports.

Do you need to enable IIs for FileMaker Server?

Windows: The FileMaker Server installer enables the IIS web server if it isn’t already enabled, then runs the Microsoft Application Request Routing (ARR) installer, creates its own website in IIS, and configures the website to use the ports specified for web connections. macOS: The web server included in macOS does not need to be enabled.

Is the website discoverfilemaker.com affiliated with FileMaker?

DiscoverFileMaker.com is an independent entity and this web site has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise affiliated with FileMaker, Inc. FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.