TECH.SESP
SESP provides FileMaker Server hosting for Northwestern community members.
Developing an application using FileMaker requires the FileMaker client. Northwestern Community members are responsible for purchasing their own copy of the FileMaker client.
Once an application has been created, it can be published as a web app on the FileMaker server and other community members can use the application without the need for a purchased FileMaker license for each user of the application.
To discuss having SESP host your FileMaker database, please open a ticket with the link below
Report An Issue
For current users, instructions for accessing your database are below.
FileMaker databases can be accessed with either the FileMaker client or through a web browser.
Web Browser
To access a SESP hosted FileMaker database via a web browser, please follow the steps below.
Step 1. In one of the browsers listed above, please go to https://filemaker.sesp.northwestern.edu/fmi/webd
Step 2. Enter your NetID and current password and Sign in.
Step 3. Click the database you wish to access. You will then need to enter your NetID and password once more.
FileMaker Client
To access a SESP hosted FileMaker database with the FileMaker client, please follow these steps.
Step 1. Go to File > Hosts > Show Hosts…, then click “+” to add a server.
Step 2. Enter filemaker.sesp.northwestern.edu as the address. Enter Filemaker SESP as the hostname.
Step 3. You will be prompted to sign in. Use your NetID and current password and click Sign in.
Step 4. You should be prompted to allow Filemaker access. Click Allow.
Step 5. Click the database you wish to access. You will then need to enter your NetID and password once more.