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Host custom apps on your terms.

FileMaker Server powers your infrastructure and connects your team across desktop, mobile, and web. All with full control and 24/7 security and backups.


All the control. None of the limits.

Total control.

Deploy anywhere you want — using macOS, Windows, or Linux. Either self-hosted or to your own custom cloud.
Enterprise-grade security.

Protect your data with Apple-security. AES-256 encryption, OAuth 2.0, Active Directory Integration, and more.
Simple admin.

See everything, manage everyone. The admin console makes sense, so you spend time building instead of fixing.
Always running.

Set your backups and get 24/7 monitoring. Your business keeps moving, even when you’re not around.

Total resilience. No friction.

Your business shouldn't have to stop — not for a hardware failure, an outage, or anything.

FileMaker Server 2026 includes two add-on services that handle backups and failover automatically. No scripts to write. No infrastructure to manage. Just your team's work, uninterrupted.

FileMaker Server Remote Backup.

Out of sight, out of mind — in the best way. Your data backs up automatically to Claris-managed cloud storage. No third-party tools. No manual setup. If something goes wrong, you know your data is safe and ready to restore.

Standby Server.

Think of it as a backup plan for your backup plan. Standby Server stays quietly in sync with your primary at all times. If the primary server fails, you can switch over in minutes — and most of your team won’t even notice.

Better together.

These two services are built to work hand in hand with Claris handling the heavy lifting. If Standby Server kicks in, Remote Backup keeps running on its own. Continuous protection, zero extra effort.

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Run your apps your way.

Every business is different. Whether you want full control, the flexibility of the cloud, or a partner to handle it all, there's a hosting option that works for how you work.
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FAQs
What is FileMaker Server?
Who is FileMaker Server for?
What's the difference between FileMaker Server and FileMaker Cloud?

FileMaker Server runs on your own infrastructure, giving you full control over your data, security, and environment. FileMaker Cloud is hosted and managed by Claris, so setup, maintenance, and updates are handled for you. Choose FileMaker Server if you need control, and choose Cloud if you want simplicity.

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What operating systems does FileMaker Server support?
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What is FileMaker Server Remote Backup?

Remote Backup automatically sends your data to Claris-managed cloud storage on a set schedule. No third-party tools, no manual setup required. If something goes wrong, your data is safe and ready to restore.

Remote Backup requires FileMaker 2026. Learn more >

How does Standby Server work?

Standby Server keeps a secondary FileMaker Server quietly in sync with your primary one at all times. If your primary server goes down, you can switch over in minutes — and most of your team won’t even notice. Learn more >

Is there a free trial of FileMaker Server?

Yes. You can request a free trial and a Claris rep will be in touch to help you set it up.

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