Filemaker Install

Before you install

  • Exit other open programs and save your work.
  • To install FileMaker Pro, you must have Windows administrator privileges and use an administrator account and password.
  • If your computer is running virus protection software, turn it off before you install FileMaker Pro, and then turn it back on afterward.
  • A complete install installs FileMaker Pro in the language version you choose at the start of installation. You can install additional language versions by choosing a custom install, then selecting other language packs from the list of supported languages.

Download the Installer

In the email you received you should have received a link to download the installer. this will open a window like below

Click the down arrow in the upper left corner and select " Download this file to your device"

If you a prompt to Allow the download (may look different on Windows) go ahead click "Allow"

You should end up with a folder ( FileMakerPro21_ Windows or FileMakerPro21_ Mac)

Inside that folder will be two files, the installer ) either a .exe file (windows) or  .dmg file (Mac), and a file name LicenseCert.fmcert

After downloading the file for FileMaker Pro, double-click the installation icon (.exe file) or  .dmg file (Mac)

Mac Installer

  1. If on a mac once you double click the .dmg file you will see a window like this

Double Click the .dmg file and you'll see this

  1. Drag the Filemaker Pro icon on the Applications folder icon as indicated
  2. Open the Applications Folder and double click the Filemaker 21 icon
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
  4. In the Customer Information dialog, click Browse for Certificate and choose the license certificate file you downloaded.( inside the FileMakerPro21_ Mac Folder in downloads)
  5. Continue following the onscreen instructions.

Windows Installer

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  1. Double click the .exe file
  2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
  3. In the Customer Information dialog, click Browse for Certificate and choose the license certificate file you downloaded. ( inside the FileMakerPro21_ Windows Folder in downloads)
  4. Continue following the onscreen instructions.

Once the installation is complete you may delete the folder with the installer and FM cert file