Prompt users for a password

New custom apps don't prompt for account names or passwords, because they automatically sign in with the Admin account by default. To prompt users to enter account names and passwords for FileMaker file and external server accounts, deselect the FileMaker Pro File Options dialog box Log in using option. This option is ignored when custom apps:

• are hosted by FileMaker Cloud

• are hosted by FileMaker Server in the secure database folder

• authenticate via an OAuth identity provider, Claris ID, or an external IdP

By default, custom apps do not allow Credential Manager (Windows) and Keychain Access (macOS, iOS, and iPadOS) to save account names and passwords for FileMaker file and external server accounts. When you prevent Credential Manager and Keychain Access, FileMaker clients prompt users to enter account names and passwords each time they open the app. This option is ignored for other types of accounts.

If you allow Keychain Access, you can require FileMaker Go users to authenticate with iOS or iPadOS before FileMaker Go can access its keychain.

See "Setting file options" in FileMaker Pro Help; and Use strong passwords.