Uninstall FileMaker Server

For detailed instructions, see Claris Server and FileMaker Server Installation and Configuration Guide.

Uninstall in Windows (FileMaker Server only)

  1. Open Control Panel, then click Uninstall a program (or Programs and Features).

  2. Select the FileMaker Server product from the list and click Uninstall.

Uninstall in macOS (FileMaker Server only)

Use the uninstaller application located in the /Library/FileMaker Server folder.

Uninstall in Linux

In the Linux CLI, enter the following commands.

  1. Disconnect all FileMaker Server clients:

    fmsadmin disconnect client

  2. Close all FileMaker databases:

    fmsadmin close

  3. Stop FileMaker Server:

    • FileMaker Server only: sudo service fmshelper stop

    • Claris Server only: sudo service claris stop

  4. Uninstall FileMaker Server:

    • FileMaker Server only, Ubuntu: sudo apt remove filemaker-server

    • Claris Server only, Ubuntu: sudo apt remove claris-server