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A common reason to replace your license certificate is when the maintenance contract for your current license expires, and you receive a new, renewed file to continue using the software.

Do not rename the file extension. It must remain .fmcert for the FileMaker installer to recognize and parse it correctly.

Alternatively, on macOS, you can quit FileMaker Pro and simply drag the new LicenseCert.fmcert file onto the FileMaker Pro.app icon. A more drastic, though sometimes necessary, approach is to uninstall and reinstall the software entirely, specifying the new license certificate during the reinstallation process. licensecert.fmcert

It’s common to see a "Trial Version" message even after "importing" the certificate. Here’s how to fix it:

Now, at 2:00 AM, the signature check was failing. Not on one drone—on all 847 of them. A common reason to replace your license certificate

This article provides a comprehensive overview of what the LicenseCert.fmcert file is, why it is necessary, how to use it, and how to manage it during installation. What is LicenseCert.fmcert ?

When your annual maintenance agreement or FileMaker Cloud subscription is renewed, Claris will issue an updated .fmcert file. You will need to replace the old certificate in the Claris Customer Console and upload the new one to your FileMaker Server to avoid service interruptions. Troubleshooting Common Certificate Issues Alternatively, on macOS, you can quit FileMaker Pro

Given that your organization’s software compliance and uptime depend on this file, follow these seven best practices:

With the release of FileMaker Pro 18 Advanced (and continued through versions 2023, 21, and 22), Claris introduced a new standard for volume and site license customers: the .fmcert file. Instead of typing a key, you now select a digital file that automatically validates your license.