How to Connect to a Remote Database

With the Filemaker Pro application, which is available for both PC and Mac computers, users can connect to remote databases that are hosted on a central server in a home or office. Multiple users can edit the same database simultaneously, but each individual must have a separate account for the shared file. In order to connect to a remote database, you must know the hostname or IP address of your Filemaker Pro server.

Things You'll Need

• PC or Mac computer
• Filemaker Pro 8 or later

Instructions

1. Launch the Filemaker Pro application on your PC or Mac computer.

2. Close the welcome screen by clicking on the "Cancel" button.

3. Go to the "File" menu at the top of the screen and choose the "Open Remote" option.

4. Select "Favorite Hosts" from the drop-down list in the remote database window.

5. Click on the "Add" button and then enter the hostname or IP address of your Filemaker Pro server.

6. Hit "OK" and then enter the username and password that you use to access the remote Filemaker databases. A list of available remote files will now appear on the right side of the window.

7. Double-click on the name of one of the remote databases to connect to the file.

References

• About Filemaker Hosting