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Install a certificate for FileMaker Server

As with the CSR, installing a certificate on a FileMaker server differs between versions. It appears that FileMaker only accepts files with the PEM extension. Therefore, you must rename the files of your certificate and the certification chain accordingly.

FileMaker Server versions 15 & 16

  • Login to the administration interface

  • Go to Database Server > Security

  • Click on Import Certificate

  • Fill in the following files:
    • "Server Certificate": the certificate you ordered
    • "Intermediate Certificate": the intermediate certificate(s), available on the status page of your certificate, button "View Certificate" and link "View Certification Chain".
    • "Private Key file": your private key "serverKey.pem", stored in the CStore folder of your FileMaker server
    • "Private Key Password": the password chosen when generating the CSR
  • Click on Save and restart the server

FileMaker Server version 17 et +

The first time you log in to the Administration Console on FileMaker Server 17, you are asked whether you want to import a certificate or not. You can choose the first option and then clickImport certificate.
If you choose not to use an SSL certificate, you will be able to install a certificate through the "Configuration" and "SSL Certificate" tabs. Then fill in the requested files.

  • "Signed certificate file": your certificate available from the delivery email or the status page of your certificate.
  • "Private key file" means your private key "serverKey.pem", stored in the CStore folder on your FileMaker server.
  • "Intermediate certificate file": the intermediate certificate(s), available on the status page of your certificate, button "View certificate" and link "View certification chain".
  • "Private Key Password": the password chosen when generating the CSR

Finally click on Import and restart the server to complete certificate installation

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