Connect with FileMaker database from client computer

Creation date: 8/15/2023 9:32 AM    Updated: 8/26/2025 8:34 AM   connection filemaker

1. After lanuch the FileMaker Pro, click File->Hosts->Show Hosts…

2. When the Hosts window pops up, click the , fill it with following info

Aurora:

Host's Internet Address: 10.4.1.50

Favourite Host Name: dragoon


Bristol:

Host's Internet Address: 10.2.1.42

Favourite Host Name: filemaker2



3. Then click Save.

4. Check on ‘Always permit connection to this host’ and click the Connect button as below


5. Type your Account Name and Password.

6. Double click the database, for example, JointWorks shown below.

7. Sign in the specific database

8. That is it.