Enabling and configuring WebDirect on FileMaker Server

Intermediate

Allow users to access FileMaker databases in a web browser without FileMaker Pro installed, using WebDirect.

What you'll learn

  • How to enable a database for WebDirect access
  • The concurrent connection limits and licensing model
  • Key layout considerations when designing for WebDirect

WebDirect lets users access hosted FileMaker databases from any modern web browser. It renders FileMaker layouts in the browser using the same layouts designed in FileMaker Pro — no additional client software needed.

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Enable WebDirect access for a database

Each hosted database must have WebDirect enabled in its file options. In FileMaker Pro, go to File → Manage → Security → Extended Privileges. Ensure the account(s) that will use WebDirect have the fmwebdirect extended privilege enabled. Without this privilege, the browser login will fail with a permission error.

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