Connect to a CMIS server

The following prerequisites need to be met in order to connect to a CMIS server:

  • An instance of the Fonto Connectors with CMIS enabled. To enable CMIS for Fonto Connectors, please review the guide.

  • The CMIS AtomPub URL of your CMS. If you do not know this URL, please follow the corresponding guide or contact your organizations system administrator.

  • Credentials to login to your CMS.

Completing the following steps enable you to open, edit and save documents directly from your CMS using the standard CMIS connector:

  1. Navigate to the login page of Fonto Connectors.

  2. Click the Connect using CMIS button.

  3. Fill in the CMIS URL, username and password.

  4. Click connect.

You should now see a browse window that allows you to browse through your CMS and open and create documents.