Uploading database

FileMaker provides two ways to upload databases to FileMaker Server:

• In FileMaker Pro, use File menu > Sharing > Upload to Host to transfer FileMaker Pro databases from your computer’s file system to FileMaker Server if both computers are on the same network. FileMaker Pro uploads databases along with any externally stored container field objects. FileMaker Server copies the databases to the specified database folder and sets file permissions and privileges so that you can access the databases after they are uploaded.

• Manually upload databases to FileMaker Server. Copy the databases and any externally stored container field objects to the proper location. In macOS (FileMaker Server only) or Linux (FileMaker Server only), change the files’ group ownership to belong to the fmsadmin group. In Linux (Claris Server), change the files’ group ownership to belong to the claris group. See Claris Server and FileMaker Server Help.

Note  If any of your databases require a plug-in, see Claris Server and FileMaker Server Help to manage plug-ins.