Installing an SSL certificate on FileMaker Server
IntermediateReplace the default self-signed certificate with a trusted SSL certificate to eliminate browser warnings and enable secure Data API and WebDirect access.
What you'll learn
- How to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from Admin Console
- How to install a signed certificate from your CA
- The file names and locations FileMaker Server expects
FileMaker Server ships with a self-signed SSL certificate. Browsers warn users about self-signed certificates, and some client tools reject them. Replacing it with a certificate from a trusted CA (Certificate Authority) eliminates warnings and is required for production.
Generate a CSR from Admin Console
Go to Configuration → SSL Certificate. Click Create Certificate Signing Request. Fill in your organization details — Common Name must match the server's hostname exactly (e.g., fm.example.com). Download the CSR file and submit it to your Certificate Authority (Let's Encrypt, Sectigo, DigiCert, etc.).
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