How do I remotely access a FileMaker database?

How do I remotely access a FileMaker database?

Option 1: Native remote access via port 5003

1. Purchase and install an SSL certificate on the FileMaker server. Open port 5003 on your firewall.
2. Firewall Configuration.
3. Configure DNS.
4. Optional steps.

Is FileMaker Pro going away?

Claris may have done away with the different regular and advanced editions of the app some versions ago, but it continued to call it FileMaker Pro Advanced. This is has now gone, though, and it’s solely called FileMaker Pro.

Is FileMaker Pro web based?

FileMaker Pro is a consumer level database with built-in Web server capability.

How do I connect to a 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 add a host in FileMaker?

To add or save a host to your Favorites list, follow these steps:

1. Choose File menu > Open Remote.
2. In the Hosts tab in the Launch Center move the pointer over the , then click (it changes to ). If you don’t see the host, you can add it manually. Click + to display the Add Favorite Host dialog box.

How do I add clients to FileMaker Server?

To specify FileMaker clients settings, click the Database Server > FileMaker Clients tab. Select Limit number of FileMaker Pro client connections and enter a number. FileMaker Server allows an unrestricted number of simultaneous FileMaker Pro client connections for clients that are not using a User Connections License.

What is the best hosting for my FileMaker solution?

Dedicated hosting is perfect if your solution is using FileMaker Server 16 – 19 and you plan to have multiple remote users. A dedicated server gives you more room for your data and the ability to upload multiple files.

Why choose FileMaker Server 16-19 dedicated?

Let our staff handle the monitoring and maintenance of the server for you. Dedicated hosting is perfect if your solution is using FileMaker Server 16 – 19 and you plan to have multiple remote users. A dedicated server gives you more room for your data and the ability to upload multiple files.

How do I connect to a hosted file in FileMaker?

FileMaker Go for iPhone/iPad connecting to a hosted file via 3G FileMaker uses port 5003 to share files over the network. Therefore, to connect to files hosted on a remote network you will need to “forward” port 5003 from your router to the host computer.

Why choose fmphost for FileMaker Pro Cloud deployment?

Cloud deployment of your FileMaker Pro database through FMPHost’s unique control panel means your database is online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to anyone with an Internet connection you give access. FMPHost support is working 24/7/365 taking care of your FileMaker Server, databases and backups so your team can focus on growing your business.