Citrix Workspace App

Citrix Workspace App (formerly known as Citrix Receiver) is a productivity utility offered by Citrix, creators of enterprise cloud computing and virtualization technology solutions for teams and businesses of all sizes.



With this app, users can simply access their most often used productivity, file management, communication, and collaboration apps from a single interface, without the need to manage complicated passwords and authentication methods, when moving from one device to another, and when accessing brand new PC or mobile device.

With Citrix Workspace Desktop App and its single login credentials, users can quickly and reliably get instant access to their favorite work environment and simply access their important files and projects at home, at work, or on the go.

Citrix Workspace Client is a brand-new version of Citrix Receiver, managing to improve all its features and add new tools and services that can supercharge daily workflow routines and enable easier access to the most popular productivity apps.

Users who have Citrix Reciever already installed and configured on their PC will automatically be upgraded to Citrix Workspace, enabling access to all its new features.

With Citrix Workspace App, users are empowered to access their favorite apps from Office suite, Slack, Chrome, Skype, and many others depending on their needs.

A fully featured file browser allows access to all important apps, and the cloud-aware project sync service enables instant access to important documents that can be accessed and edited on any compatible device. In addition to the Windows desktop environment, It can also be fully deployed on a wide array of other devices such as iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, as well as macOS devices.

User Interface

The user interface of Citrix Workspace is fully optimized for both traditional mouse and keyboard use, and modern touchscreen devices that can be used on the go.

The main dashboard immediately promotes easy access to the most popular productivity, communication, and collaboration apps, as well as instant access to the remote desktop destinations on configured devices.

This means that with single click users can access their work machine with ease, transfer files and projects with ease, and access all their recent and favorite apps without the need to manually install and configure them.

The procedure for installing Citrix Workspace App is a bit more involved than regular Windows apps since it requires careful consideration of available backend Citrix resources.

Because of this, deployment of this app is best left to seasoned technicians, system administrators, or IT help desk, who are well aware of how to maximize the potential of this cloud-powered productivity platform.

FAQ

I'm looking for Citrix Receiver. Is Citrix Workspace app the same thing?

Yes, this software is the newer version of Citrix Receiver. It works similarly and is fully backward-compatible with your organization’s Citrix infrastructure. In addition to the full functionality of Citrix Receiver, it includes new features that may be enabled depending on your organization’s Citrix deployment.

If you need an older version of Citrix Receiver, you can find them on the Citrix Downloads website. Be sure to check with your system administrator before downloading an older version to confirm it’s required.

How do I get help installing or using Citrix Workspace app?

Before you can use this app, it needs to be configured with the correct backend infrastructure. If you're having trouble with installation or usage, it’s best to contact your system administrator or IT help desk, as they have the necessary setup information to assist you.

I already have Citrix Receiver installed. Do I need to uninstall it before installing Citrix Workspace app?

In many cases, Citrix Workspace app will automatically replace previous versions of Citrix Receiver and the Citrix online plug-ins. However, some older versions may need to be manually uninstalled before installing this program. If you're unsure, consult your system administrator for guidance.

Notes

High performance access to Windows virtual apps and desktops, anywhere access from your desktop, start menu, Workspace app UI or web access with Chrome, Internet Explorer or Firefox.

Citrix Workspace app can be used on domain and non-domain joined PCs, tablets, and thin clients. Provides high performance use of virtualized Skype for Business, line of business and HDX 3D Pro engineering apps, multimedia, local app access.

Available Languages

English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Russian.

PROS

• Access to most used productivity and collaboration apps from a single interface
• Easy access to work environment and files on any device
• Optimized for both mouse and touchscreen use
• Fully featured file browser and cloud-aware project sync service

CONS

• Installation and deployment requires technical expertise
• Premium access to all features and services requires a subscription

Citrix Workspace App is a free client component of XenDesktop and XenApp by Citrix Systems. It is optimized for use on all modern versions of Windows OS.