

Open FileMaker Pro (by using the Finder or the search tool). Here are step by step instructions for installing FileMaker Pro version 17, 18 and 19 on your Mac or PC: Installing FileMaker Pro on a Macĭownload the License Certificate and the FileMaker 19 Product Installer.Īfter downloading the FileMaker Pro file, double-click the disk image icon (.dmg file).ĭrag FileMaker Pro to the Applications folder. The easiest way to proceed is to select “Browse for Certificate,” and then upload the downloaded License Certificate. While the ESD link provides the license key, we wouldn’t recommend manual entry. After a quick introduction, you will be prompted to select “Use Trial,” “License Certificate” or “License Key”. However, FileMaker can accept this file type.ĭownload the License Certificate and the FileMaker Pro version that corresponds with your Mac* or PC**. The License Certificate exists in a format that Mac and PC aren’t able to process without assistance. The downloads tab contains the installers and the License Certificate. If you’re a FileMaker Cloud user, log in to the FileMaker Customer Console and select the link to the subscription. If you purchased FileMaker Pro as a download, you can access the installation files from the Electronic Software Download (ESD) link. (If you receive this message frequently, contact Shawn to add more licenses to your contract.) Where is the FileMaker License Certificate? An error message will appear if more installations than purchased are trying to connect. The License Certificate tracks the number of user licenses on file, as well as how many users are connected to the FileMaker Server.

The License Certificate is also utilized during the FileMaker Server installation. With the release of FileMaker Pro Advanced 17, FileMaker began using the License Certificatein place of the License Key.


This seems straightforward, but you can’t continue past the error screen. You want to install FileMaker Pro 19, but you’re halted when the program won’t accept the FileMaker License Key information. Are you unable to install FileMaker 17, 18 or 19? Perhaps you’re entering your FileMaker License Key information correctly, but still can’t finish the installation.
