RingCentral for
FileMaker custom apps
Elevate your FileMaker custom app with the power of Cloud Communications

Our Story
RC2FM Connector is the brainchild of Automation USA, LLC and was developed as an effort to propel the FileMaker platform into the Cloud age.
As long term FileMaker developers, Claris Partners, and also RingCentral Partners, we saw a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between two worlds. RC2FM Connector is among the first FileMaker integrations of its kind.
Our Product
RC2FM Connector is a subscription service enabling bolt-on RingCentral Cloud Telephony Integration (CTI) for apps developed in Claris FileMaker.
With features like single tap/click dialing, 2-way SMS/MMS, 2-way e-faxing, call logging, and the ability to download and store voicemails, faxes, and call recordings inside FileMaker data containers, our integration lets RingCentral users manage all their call related activities from within their own custom app.
Technology
Our integration leverages RingCentral's REST APIs to quickly connect any RingCentral business phone system (PBX) to any compatible FileMaker custom application.
RC2FM Connector is also a 100% Cloud based microservice deployed on Amazon's AWS infrastructure, providing scalable, secure, and global availability.

VoIP CALLING
Click/tap to call. Start an outbound call from any FileMaker supported device and pick up your call on any smart phone, desk phone, cordless, or RingCentral app.

2-WAY MESSAGING
Send and receive SMS and MMS messages right from FileMaker in near-real time.
Turn your FileMaker custom app into a full-fledged business messaging app. Just snap a photo and send using your business caller ID.

MESSAGE RETRIEVAL
Download call history, store voicemails and call recordings as MP3s, and store faxes as PDFs (incoming and outgoing) inside container fields within your FileMaker custom app.

2-WAY E-FAXING
Send/receive digital Faxes directly into and out of
your FileMaker app's data containers.
Or select from your device's photo library or file system.
Your look and feel
RC2FM Connector is a backend service that offers no user interface. We provide the connectivity, you as a FileMaker developer provide the customized look and feel.
Our demo file template is merely an illustration of what's possible. You decide which features to implement and how they will behave.
Supports FileMaker Go
All RC2FM features are supported on FileMaker Go for iOS.
Supports FileMaker Pro
All RC2FM features are supported on FileMaker Pro/Advanced
Supports FileMaker WebDirect
All RC2FM features are supported on FileMaker WebDirect 16+, and most features are supported in older versions.
Supports FileMaker Cloud/Server
RC2FM has been 100% FileMaker Cloud and FileMaker Server compatible right from the start.





Great compatibility

Compatible with all platforms

All RC2FM features run on all platforms where FileMaker offers a native client.
This includes iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Great Integration

Bolt-On
Connect using FileMaker Scripts and store data in native FileMaker tables. Get started quickly by pasting scripts and tables from our sample file. It's as easy as 1-2-3.

No Plugins
RC2FM works natively on iOS because it needs no plugins. While plugins are great for extending functionality, they impose the use of Server or Desktop technology.

No CWP Coding
RC2FM requires no php coding or complicated CWP installations. RC2FM works great on apps that are not hosted, and it works even better on apps hosted on FileMaker Server.

100% Cloud
We have invested in expanding our market by deploying RC2FM as a scalable Cloud integration available across multiple redundant regions on AWS. All you need is an Internet connection.
One low rate includes all standard features and functionality.
What's more, each user is allowed up to three (3) concurrent connections on three separate devices.
For example, a user may connect to RC2FM on an iPad, an iPhone and a Mac and count as just one (1) user.
"Multi" Plan
$4.16/mo*
*When you sign up for
a 25+ user annual plan.
$5/mo per user ($125)
for month to month.
All standard + Pro features.
Same great compatibility.
Phone based support.
(5-user plans and up)
What is RC2FM?
RC2FM Connector stands for "RingCentral to FileMaker Connector". RC2FM is a web-based microservice that integrates Claris FileMaker with RingCentral Office®, enabling any FileMaker custom app to quickly establish two-way communication with RingCentral's Cloud-based Unified Communications Platform.
RC2FM Connector is an authorized RingCentral Public App which was developed using RingCentral's REST APIs. In technical terms, RC2FM Connector is a hosted microservice that enables telephony integration for custom apps developed in FileMaker running on iOS, Mac, Windows and the Web.
What can I do with it?
Sign into a RingCentral phone extension and use your business Caller ID to:
• Click/Tap to dial any phone number stored in FileMaker.
• Send outbound calls to your cell phone, personal phone, or RingCentral extension.
• Send/receive SMS and MMS messages to/from any contact stored in FileMaker in near real time.
• Send/receive Faxes directly from FileMaker containers or from your device's file system.
• Download call log and message log history and store them as FileMaker records.
• Download voicemails and store them as MP3's in FileMaker containers.
• Download call recordings and store them as MP3's in FileMaker containers.
• Download sent/received Faxes and store them as PDFs in FileMaker containers.
• Set “Read” status of unread SMS, voicemails, and fax messages.
• Trigger scripts in your FileMaker custom app on incoming calls (Pro/Advanced only).**
**Requires RingCentral Desktop app.
How does it work?
RC2FM communicates with FileMaker over the internet using either the "Insert from URL" script step or the scripting of "WebViewer" objects. By calling secured URLs on our Cloud servers, FileMaker is able to transmit and receive encrypted data to/from your RingCentral account.
RC2FM requires no plugins, connector files, Custom Web Publishing, or PHP code.
How is it sold?
Other questions?
If you have any other questions, please reach out to us via our Online Chat, or by filling out our Contact form below.
Is it HIPAA compliant?
What's the technical route?
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we have legacy endpoints (for backwards compatibility) that parse JSON data to triple-pipe (“|||”) delimited text (as lists similar to standard ExecuteSQL output). -
we have new endpoints (not yet published) that echo RingCentral's JSON payload directly back to client and we provide new FileMaker schema and scripts (not yet published) that will parse and store the entire payload.
Is it private?
It is only possible to activate service if you are an admin. We do this to protect customers against unauthorized information retrieval (leaks/thefts). Our system will reject service activations from anyone other than a user with super-admin or manage accounts credentials.