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Accessing a Filemaker Database Remotely

Filemaker Pro has gained increasing attention as a powerful and inexpensive database tool for small to medium sized workgroups. Developers especially appreciate their ability to create and deploy Filemaker Solutions in rapidly.

Filemaker Server is a robust database engine that allows filemaker databases to populate web pages, in addition to providing shared use by Filemaker Pro users. Use the following illustrated guide to access your database from the Filemaker Server operated by WebValence.

Filemaker Open Remote

You must have a recent copy of Filemaker Pro installed on your hard drive. Visit the Filemaker store

to purchase a license, upgrade a license, and download Filemaker Pro.

1. Launch Filemaker Pro
2. Activate the File > Open Remote menu item with your mouse
3. Filemaker displays the Open Remote File window, shown below.




4. Select the Add button
5. Filemaker displays the Edit Host window.
6. Enter the "fm.webvalence.com" as the Host's Internet Address as illustrated below.
   
   
   
   
7. Click Save to add "fm.webvalence.com" to the list of remembered hosts
8. Filemaker updates the Open Remote File window with the host name.
9. Filemaker also lists the names of Available Files, as illustrated below.
   
   
   
   
10. Select the file your your choice (LLSchools is selected for example above) and Click Open to be prompted for authentication.
11. Enter your assigned User Name and Password to open your database.
    
    
    
    
12. Your database file (or files) will open and display in its customary layout (or layouts).

Troubleshooting

Connecting to the Filemaker Host

If you are unable to connect to the filemaker host, make sure that your firewall allows traffic on port 5003.

If you are using Filemaker Pro 9, be aware that Filemaker had an issue with SSH communications in some distributions. To correct this, you may need to apply a patch to your Filemaker installation. See Filemaker support for more on this topic.

Connecting to your Filemaker Database

If you are unable to authenticate (login to your database), then something is wrong with your username and password. Keep in mind that these will normally be unique from other WebValence credentials for increased security. Check with support to verify your username and password.

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