# \#filemaker-server **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/tag/filemaker-server/200.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [User can't connect to FM after IP address of server changed](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/user-cant-connect-to-fm-after-ip-address-of-server-changed/5443)
**Author:** [@phyllo](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/phyllo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/user-cant-connect-to-fm-after-ip-address-of-server-changed/5443 "2026-08-14T15:56:55Z")
The IP address on our FileMaker server changed after a recent power outage. Most of us were able to reconnect to our databases using the new IP address, some over VPN, some in the office by changing the IP address in th… --- ## [August Microsoft Windows Updates and FileMaker Server 2026 Problems](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/august-microsoft-windows-updates-and-filemaker-server-2026-problems/5645)
**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/august-microsoft-windows-updates-and-filemaker-server-2026-problems/5645 "2026-08-14T06:23:37Z")
Anyone running FileMaker Server 2026 on a Windows server should be aware of this: --- ## [Insert from URL failing silently on the server when inserting a file](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/insert-from-url-failing-silently-on-the-server-when-inserting-a-file/5364)
**Author:** [@PattyB](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/PattyB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/insert-from-url-failing-silently-on-the-server-when-inserting-a-file/5364 "2026-04-08T17:07:23Z")
I have a script that I'm running PSOS to export some records, and insert it into a container field. I've done this many times before, but I can't figure out why it isn't working this time. Here is a screenshot of the rel… --- ## [FMDojo v1.0 is here](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmdojo-v1-0-is-here/5345)
**Author:** [@agir](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/agir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmdojo-v1-0-is-here/5345 "2026-03-26T12:48:36Z")
After months of building, we're officially out of early access. Since February, we've shipped 30+ releases — sometimes multiple in a day — adding tools, refining behavior, and shipping features based on what you actually… --- ## [FileMaker Server 22.0.5 and 21.1.7 Updates Available](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-22-0-5-and-21-1-7-updates-available/5285)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-22-0-5-and-21-1-7-updates-available/5285 "2026-02-19T14:46:24Z")
Includes some bug fixes as well as some important security updates. See Claris FileMaker Server Release Notes --- ## [Installation Script for MBS Plugin for FileMaker Servers with Linux](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/installation-script-for-mbs-plugin-for-filemaker-servers-with-linux/5196)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/installation-script-for-mbs-plugin-for-filemaker-servers-with-linux/5196 "2026-01-19T00:00:36Z")
Over the last years we had various instructions to install MBS Plugin on a FileMaker Server. Today we have a new way: an installation script linuxinstall.sh. This script downloads the MBS Plugin and install it. We put a… --- ## [Fmslog CLI tool: view FMS logs and resource usage](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmslog-cli-tool-view-fms-logs-and-resource-usage/5216)
**Author:** [@sibrcode](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/sibrcode)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmslog-cli-tool-view-fms-logs-and-resource-usage/5216 "2026-01-17T19:01:15Z")
This is an in-progress project, but is getting close to feature complete, and stable enough that it’s now providing useful results. Design goals I had in mind were: be more convenient than using tail, head, or Windows… --- ## [FMS on macOS - backup won't purge 'purgeable' data](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-on-macos-backup-wont-purge-purgeable-data/5207)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-on-macos-backup-wont-purge-purgeable-data/5207 "2026-01-12T15:47:44Z")
I have a mac Mini running macOS 15.7.3 and FMS 22.0.4. All is well, except occasionally I'm getting warnings due to backup failures, such as this: FileMaker Server 22.0.4 on example.com reported the following event: … --- ## [Our statistics for FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/our-statistics-for-filemaker/5204)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/our-statistics-for-filemaker/5204 "2026-01-08T12:14:17Z")
For the old year, we can check our statistics on the FileMaker Servers. The share of Linux continues to raise. In August 2023 Linux overtook Windows, then in July 2024 the Linux share crossed to over 50%. Now we are at a… --- ## [Installation Script for MBS Plugin for FileMaker Servers with Windows](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/installation-script-for-mbs-plugin-for-filemaker-servers-with-windows/5200)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/installation-script-for-mbs-plugin-for-filemaker-servers-with-windows/5200 "2026-01-06T13:43:54Z")
Over the last years we had various instructions to install MBS Plugin on a FileMaker Server. Today we have a new way: an installation script wininstall.ps1 (and wininstall.bat). This script downloads the MBS Plugin and … --- ## [Installation Script for MBS Plugin for FileMaker Servers with MacOS](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/installation-script-for-mbs-plugin-for-filemaker-servers-with-macos/5199)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/installation-script-for-mbs-plugin-for-filemaker-servers-with-macos/5199 "2026-01-06T08:57:07Z")
Over the last years we had various instructions to install MBS Plugin on a FileMaker Server. Today we have a new way: an installation script macinstall.sh. This script downloads the MBS Plugin and install it. We put a l… --- ## [Can not open a file on a server: file not found](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/can-not-open-a-file-on-a-server-file-not-found/5160)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/can-not-open-a-file-on-a-server-file-not-found/5160 "2025-12-11T15:18:51Z")
First the context Server Computer : Mac mini M4 Pro OS : Sequioa 15.7.2 FMS : 22.0.2.204 Clients Windows 11 FM Go 25 The issue I have is : FMGo : File FileName could not be opened. (unfound) Windows 11 : Much th… --- ## [Where do crash logs for FileMaker Server go on macOS?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/where-do-crash-logs-for-filemaker-server-go-on-macos/5142)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 12:06am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/where-do-crash-logs-for-filemaker-server-go-on-macos/5142 "2025-11-26T00:06:47Z")
Hello, I have crashes in Event.log here for a test server: Time Kind id Server Message 2025-11-25 09:02:19.937 +0100 Fehler 701 macos-26.shared Der Prozess Database Server wurde abnorm beendet. 2025-11-25 09:… --- ## [Watching for schema changes in your FileMaker Server](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/watching-for-schema-changes-in-your-filemaker-server/5139)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 8:09am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/watching-for-schema-changes-in-your-filemaker-server/5139 "2025-11-22T08:09:27Z")
Do you have a FileMaker Server with multiple databases? Do you like to keep track who makes changes? With FileMaker Server 21.1 the Plugin SDK got a new entry point for requesting schema changes. This provides a way for… --- ## [Odata and status code 503. macOS 13.4 22F66. FileMaker Server 21.1.5.500](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/odata-and-status-code-503-macos-13-4-22f66-filemaker-server-21-1-5-500/5114)
**Author:** [@csmu](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/csmu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/odata-and-status-code-503-macos-13-4-22f66-filemaker-server-21-1-5-500/5114 "2025-11-05T00:11:43Z")
We had a server that just stopped working with odata. Started with timeouts. We turned odata off and on and then got 503 responses. Turned it off and on again and still got 503 responses. Rebooted. odata was off. Turn… --- ## [Having TimeMachine skips FMS directories on maOS Sequoia](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/having-timemachine-skips-fms-directories-on-maos-sequoia/5085)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 4:33am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/having-timemachine-skips-fms-directories-on-maos-sequoia/5085 "2025-10-22T04:33:44Z")
Hi everyone, I replaced my old macMini 2014 by a macMini M4 Pro. What a computer in such a small package ! When I turn it o, I barely have time to hear the typical sound, and the desktop is displayed waiting form to typ… --- ## [An Opened File That's Actually Closed](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/an-opened-file-thats-actually-closed/5092)
**Author:** [@bdbd](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/bdbd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 12:26pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/an-opened-file-thats-actually-closed/5092 "2025-10-15T12:26:07Z")
I just solved a problem and thought it good to share my experience. Some of you have seen the following post: 802 Error. This post is related to it. I use OttoFMS for its webhook feature with SimpleQ. For those who don… --- ## [Standby Server in testing](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/standby-server-in-testing/5071)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 10:31am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/standby-server-in-testing/5071 "2025-10-09T10:31:08Z")
In the live stream today Rick looked for people to test an upcoming feature in FileMaker Server: Claris ETS for FileMaker FileMaker Standby Server! First Time Ever, High availability and Minimal \> Downtime WARM Sta… --- ## [MS SQL Server 2022 as ESS source on Linux](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ms-sql-server-2022-as-ess-source-on-linux/5038)
**Author:** [@harvest](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/harvest)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 10:45am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ms-sql-server-2022-as-ess-source-on-linux/5038 "2025-09-18T10:45:57Z")
Hi, I’ve run into an issue regarding the above mentioned setup. I want to move a production server from macOS to Ubuntu. The versions should be FileMaker Server 2024 (21.1.6) on Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS. On the Claris w… --- ## [Manage Database Not Responding](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/manage-database-not-responding/5008)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/manage-database-not-responding/5008 "2025-08-28T10:32:56Z")
Server: TBD Client: FMP 21.0.2.200 OS: Windows 11.0 x86 When I try to make a change in FMS “manage database” the file locks up (not responding) and I have to force FMP to quit. I checked a couple of other files and th… --- ## [Backing up encrypted FMS Databases](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/backing-up-encrypted-fms-databases/5002)
**Author:** [@OliverBarrett](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/OliverBarrett)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 10:50am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/backing-up-encrypted-fms-databases/5002 "2025-08-25T10:50:26Z")
We are using a third-party cloud service to store our FMS backups. Yet, from what I’ve read, even if you encrypt the FMS database itself, that encryption does not apply to the backup. Thus, the backup needs to be separa… --- ## [FMS Updates FMS22.0.2 and FMS21.1.6](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-updates-fms22-0-2-and-fms21-1-6/4995)
**Author:** [@FileKraft](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/FileKraft)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-updates-fms22-0-2-and-fms21-1-6/4995 "2025-08-14T18:37:30Z")
My FMS advertised: But the Software downloads page doesn’t offer it (yet) !? --- ## [FMS 21.1.5 is out](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-21-1-5-is-out/4892)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-21-1-5-is-out/4892 "2025-06-06T21:11:34Z")
In theory, this fixes the critical bugs discussed in prior threads Here and Here See Claris FileMaker Server Release Notes Version 21.1.5 – May 2025 Addressed issues Security To enhance security, the following third-… --- ## [FileMaker Server 21.1.4 update is now available!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-21-1-4-update-is-now-available/4826)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-21-1-4-update-is-now-available/4826 "2025-04-23T19:06:39Z")
from the Claris Community: Issues Addressed 1. Field definitions incorrectly read from cache FileMaker Server 21.0 introduced an issue where field definitions were incorrectly applied to subsequent users when cached i… --- ## [FMS 21.1.3 out](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-21-1-3-out/4766)
**Author:** [@FileKraft](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/FileKraft)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-21-1-3-out/4766 "2025-04-01T19:18:37Z")
what happened to FMS21.1.2? --- ## [Claris FileMaker Server 2023 (version 20.3.4) available now](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-server-2023-version-20-3-4-available-now/4774)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 1:34pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-server-2023-version-20-3-4-available-now/4774 "2025-03-29T13:34:52Z")
from there Claris Community: This release includes fixes for FileMaker WebDirect. Addressed issue: When text was pasted into a field in the latest versions of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, the last character of the … --- ## [Is FileMaker Server 21.1.1 safe to use?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/is-filemaker-server-21-1-1-safe-to-use/4599)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/is-filemaker-server-21-1-1-safe-to-use/4599 "2025-03-27T16:21:02Z")
Are people experiencing FMS 21.1.1 to be stable? I'd like to upgrade to this 21 (aka 2024) version, but I keep reading about weird bugs, such as these: WPE crash Portal Height goes to zero Users disconnected, FMSE pro… --- ## [502 Bad gateway Error when authenticating FileMaker with OAuth](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/502-bad-gateway-error-when-authenticating-filemaker-with-oauth/4650)
**Author:** [@apjcs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/apjcs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/502-bad-gateway-error-when-authenticating-filemaker-with-oauth/4650 "2025-02-12T19:01:42Z")
We are just switching from FileMaker Authentication to using Microsoft Azure AD OAuth . Most users are able to log in successfully, but a few users are getting a 502 Bad gateway error in the browser. Users are running … --- ## [Claris Connect - Scheduled 6 hr Downtime on 1/14](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-connect-scheduled-6-hr-downtime-on-1-14/4611)
**Author:** [@OregonDean](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/OregonDean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-connect-scheduled-6-hr-downtime-on-1-14/4611 "2025-01-15T16:34:52Z")
Hi All. I've dabbled with Claris Connect but do not have any production sites using it right now. Probably a good thing because Claris, instead of doing scheduled maintenance overnight, with less than 48 hours notice h… --- ## [Simplify FileMaker Server Connectivity Testing with FileMakerPortScanner](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/simplify-filemaker-server-connectivity-testing-with-filemakerportscanner/4555)
**Author:** [@Axelar](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Axelar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/simplify-filemaker-server-connectivity-testing-with-filemakerportscanner/4555 "2024-12-12T15:02:49Z")
FileMakerPortScanner is a versatile open source and cross-platform PowerShell script designed to validate the connectivity of essential FileMaker Server ports. Whether you’re using Windows, macOS, or Linux (including WSL… [Next page](https://the.fmsoup.org/tag/filemaker-server/200.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=filemaker-server)