How to Generate a CSR on FileMaker Server

In this tutorial, we will show you how to generate a CSR on FileMaker Server.

Table of Contents

1. Generate the CSR for FileMaker 17
2. Generate the CSR for FileMaker Server 15 & 16

Generate the CSR for FileMaker 17

Just follow the steps below:

Run the following CLI (Command Line Interface) command:

fmsadmin certificate create "/CN=server.yourcomapny.com/O=YourCompanyLLC/C=US/ST=Florida/L=Miami"

Make sure you include the following information:

• CN (Common Name): the FQDN (fully-qualified domain name) you want to secure
• O (Organization): the full legal name of your company
• C (Country Name): the two-letter code of your country
• ST (State): the state where your company is located
• L (Locality/City): the city where your company is registered
  Note: The CSR generation command does not support subject alternative name (SAN) certificates. To use a SAN certificate, contact your CA.

The command line will create your CSR and private key. You can find the serverRequest.pem and serverKey.pem files in the /FileMaker Server/CStore directory

Open the serverRequest.pem file with a text editor of your choice such as Notepad and copy its contents into the corresponding box during the certificate order with your SSL vendor.

Generate the CSR for FileMaker Server 15 & 16

Just follow the steps below:

1. Log into your FileMaker Server dashboard
2. On the left side, select Database Server, then Security
3. Click Create Request.
4. Fill in the following information as shown below:

• Domain Name: enter the FQDN (fully-qualified domain name) you want to protect. For example, yoursite.com. For a wildcard certificate, add an asterisk in front of the domain name (e.g., *.yoursite.com)
• Company Name: specify the full legal name of your company. For example, Your Company LLC
• Organization: name the department within your company requesting the SSL certificate. For instance, IT or Web Administration
• City: type the full name of the city where your business is located. For instance, Miami
• State or Province: type the full name of the state where your business is registered. For example, Florida
• Country: enter the two-letter code of your country. For example, US
• Password: set a password for your private key file and confirm it

Double-check the info you’ve just provided and click Create

The command line will create your CSR and private key. You can find the serverRequest.pem and serverKey.pem files in the /FileMaker Server/CStore directory

Open the serverRequest.pem file with a text editor of your choice such as Notepad and copy its contents into the corresponding box during the certificate order with your SSL vendor.