Installing FileMaker Pro (macOS)

See Before you install.

  1. After downloading the file for FileMaker Pro, double-click the disk image icon (.dmg file).

    macOS FileMaker Pro electronic download disk image (.dmg file) icon

  2. Drag the FileMaker Pro application to the Applications folder shortcut.

  3. Start FileMaker Pro and follow the onscreen instructions.

  4. Claris Pro only: In the Sign In to Claris ID dialog box, enter your Claris ID account name and password.

    See About specifying your license.

  5. FileMaker Pro only: In the FileMaker Pro License dialog box, click Enter License. Then do one of the following:

    • Install the license certificate: Click Browse, navigate to the license certificate file, then select the file.

    • Enter the license key.

    See About specifying your license.

If you have problems installing or starting FileMaker Pro, visit Support.