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  • Introduction
  • Features Summary
  • Getting Started
    • System Overview
    • Integration
      • 1. Configure FileMaker Server
      • 2. Add your Server to BetterForms
      • 3. Introduction to Hooks
      • 4. Create your first Site
      • 5. Create your first Page
      • 6. Configure your FileMaker File(s)
      • 7. Run your first Hook
      • Next Steps
    • Common Customizations
      • Introduction to Actions
      • Introduction to Buttons
      • Page Navigation
      • Displaying Data in a Table
    • Support
      • Hacking a Webpage
      • Learning JSON
  • Reference
    • Site Settings
      • Navigation
      • Slots / Code Injection
      • App Model
      • Site-wide Named Actions
    • Page Settings
      • Data Model
      • Card / Window Modals
      • Validation
        • Custom Validators
      • Misc Page Settings
    • Page Elements
      • Common
        • Button
        • Data Table
        • HTML
      • Grouping Elements
        • Tabs
        • panel
        • accordion
        • listrows
      • Uploading Files
        • dropzone
        • dropzone to S3
        • uploadCare
      • Misc Elements
        • Plain Text / Code Editor
        • signature
        • fullCalendar
        • rangeSlider
      • Payment Gateways
        • Authorize.net
        • PayPal
        • Stripe
      • Adding Custom Page Elements
    • Actions Processor
      • Named Actions
      • Actions
        • runUtilityHook
        • path
        • debounce
        • throttle
        • showAlert
        • showModal / hideModal
        • function
        • clipboard
        • cookie
        • setFocus
        • wait
        • emit
        • validate
        • channelJoinAnon
        • channelLeaveAnon
        • messageSend
        • messageSendAnonChannel
      • Authentication Actions
    • Script Hooks
      • Globals Variables
        • $$BF_Model
        • $$BF_App
        • $$BF_State
      • Keeping Keys Private
      • Reducing Payload Size
      • API Callback Endpoint
      • Common Hooks
      • Scoped Hooks
    • Users & Authentication
      • Managing User Accounts
      • Custom Login Pages
    • Advanced Configuration
      • Custom Domains
    • BF Utility Functions
    • BF Error Codes
    • Messaging
      • Adding users to channels
      • Removing users from channels
      • Sending messages
      • Get connected users
      • Get active channels
  • Usage Tips
    • Troubleshooting
      • Debugging
      • Frozen Actions Queue
    • JavaScript Tips
      • Calling Named Actions from HTML Vue Events
      • Calculations
    • System Overview
    • Forms Processor
      • Form Types
      • HTML & VueJS
      • Styling and Design
      • JS Caclulations and Functions
    • Customizing and Styling
      • Custom Components
      • Custom CSS
      • Custom Components
      • Page Pre-loaders
      • Favicon
    • Design Patterns and Best Practices
      • Working with environments
      • Handling Data
      • Saving Data
      • Optimization
      • Business Logic
      • UI / UX
  • Security
    • Authentication
    • Security White Paper
    • Firewalls
    • Technology Stack
  • Compatibility
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  1. Getting Started
  2. Integration

2. Add your Server to BetterForms

Previous1. Configure FileMaker ServerNext3. Introduction to Hooks

Last updated 3 years ago

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In the , select the Servers tab and follow the instructions to add your FileMaker server.

All that's needed here is the IP address or domain name of your FileMaker server (credentials are entered later). Enter a friendly name to be referenced throughout the BetterForms interface.

Once your server is created, click the Test Connection button to ensure that the XML gateway is properly enabled on your server. You shoud see the helper file and your business file listed in the results.

Troubleshooting this step

For FileMaker Server 17, the XML gateway must be enabled from the command line. See for instructions on that configuration.

If you have strict firewall settings protecting your FileMaker server, see .

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