Download FileMaker

To start, you will need to download FileMaker Pro 2025 and the License Certificate. If you need assistance, you can watch our Installing FileMaker help video here:

To download FileMaker Pro, you will need your License Key

• Your license key will be available in your Account Center under your subscription details.

Log in to the Account Center

• Navigate to the TradeSchool Account Center login page

https://account-center.tradeschoolinc.com/login

• Enter your credentials and sign in

Locate your Subscription Information

• Once logged in, look at the left-hand menu. Select “Subscription Information”
Or scroll down the page until you see your subscription details. 

• Find and click “Install FileMaker Pro.”

This will take you to the Claris Electronic Software Download Page.

Download FileMaker

• On the Claris download page, click the large blue “Download” link.

• Scroll down to find FileMaker Pro 2025.

Under Product Installers Choose your operating system from the left:

• Mac
• Windows

Once the download is complete, open the FMP (FileMaker Pro) file from your downloads and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Once downloaded, FileMaker Pro will appear on your desktop. Click into the application.

FileMaker Pro 2025 looks like this:

Add Host

Directions:

1. Open FileMaker.
2. Go to the Favorites tab on the left.
3. Click the + Add App option
4. Select From Hosts.
5. In the top-left corner, click the small + icon.

6. Enter the following information in the fields that appear:

   • Host's Internet Address: [TradeSchool Team will provide]
   • Favorite Host Name: [Put YOUR Training Center’s name here]

   

7. Click Save.
8. On the next screen, select the icon labeled TradeSchool. Be sure to choose the one labeled TradeSchool, even if other options appear.

Reach Out Anytime

If you have any questions or issues, don’t hesitate to contact our support team. We're here to assist you every step of the way.

🏃‍♀️ Fast Support
The quickest way to get help is by submitting a support ticket to the email below. Be sure to include a detailed description of the issue, along with:

• A screenshot with an example
• The apprentice's full name, and main email if applicable
• The date and time the issue began

Providing these details will help our team assist you more efficiently.

Contact Information
📧 support@tradeschoolinc.com
📞 1-800-402-9773
🖥️ Schedule a Zoom call with our staff

📅 Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
📍 Location: Beaverton, Oregon