Step 5. Uninstall FileMaker Server

After you have noted the settings in your existing installation of FileMaker Server, you can uninstall FileMaker Server. To uninstall a multiple-machine deployment, uninstall the secondary machines first.

Important  The uninstall process deletes your settings, so be sure to write down any settings that you want to save. See Step 2. Note your FileMaker Server settings.

Windows

To uninstall FileMaker Server:

  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.

  3. Confirm that you want to uninstall.

macOS

To uninstall FileMaker Server:

  1. Open the /Library/FileMaker Server folder.

  2. Double-click the uninstaller icon.

  3. Confirm that you want to uninstall.

Linux

To uninstall FileMaker Server, enter the following on the Linux CLI:

  1. Disconnect all FileMaker Server clients:

    fmsadmin disconnect client

  2. Close all FileMaker databases:

    fmsadmin close

  3. Stop FileMaker Server:

    sudo service fmshelper stop

  4. Uninstall FileMaker Server:

    sudo apt remove filemaker-server