Getting Started
This guide covers the basics of how to install, setup and use Devin. For a more detailed guide, check out the full Documentation.
If your servers are managed by a hosting provider, check out if they are already a Devin Partner. To learn more, please contact us.
Install Devin Server
On your servers:
- Download and install Devin Server
- For staging or production servers, save the API Key generated after installation
Install Devin App
On your workstation:
- Download and install the Devin App
- Restart FileMaker Pro
- Open the App (located in Applications), create an account and connect to a development server
Connect your servers
In the App, go to Settings:
- Add FileMaker Admin Console credentials
- For staging and production servers, enter the API Key shown after installation.
If lost, find it on the server in /{Program Files/Library/opt}/Devin/info.json - Use Test Connection to verify the connection to FMS Admin API and Devin API
Setup a simple project
In the App:
- Create a Project
- Add a file and create a dev branch
- Create a production environment by linking a production deployment (file from your production server) to the main branch
- Enter an initial version for the deployment
Deploy your first changes to production
In the Project:
- Save a version on your dev branch
- Release the version to the main branch
- From Modules -> Environments, click Deploy
