Install Citrix Workspace web extension

Administrators and end users can add the extension to user devices based on the following instructions.

  1. Download Citrix Workspace web extension from the preferred browser’s web store.

  2. Add the extension from your preferred browser app store.

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  3. Confirm the pop-up message to add the extension to the browser.

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Once the extension is added, you can see the extension icon displayed under the Extensions button on the toolbar. The extension becomes activated only when a user visits the web client. Otherwise, it stays inactive.

(Recommended) For easy access, you can even pin the extension based on your browser setting.

Pin the extension

The extension automatically detects whether Citrix Workspace app is installed locally on your device, and it displays the app version.

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Once the web extension is added, you can verify whether it is activated and opens apps and desktops on the native app. You can verify it by navigating to Settings > Advanced.

If you are using the next-generation UI, the Settings screen displays the message Apps and desktops will launch in your Citrix Workspace app on your device using Citrix Workspace web extension.

Workspace settings

If you are using on-prem StoreFront with the Unified UI, click Change Citrix Workspace app. If the web extension is detected, it displays the message Citrix Workspace app is successfully detected via the browser extension.

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Deploy web extension on managed devices

If the device is managed by an organization, Administrators have to install the extension on user’s devices using Group Policy Object (GPO).

Depending on the browser and operating system, you can automatically deploy the Citrix Workspace web extensions to devices that you manage.

Note:

To add the extension on Citrix Enterprise Browser, administrators need to add the extension in the Allowed list. For more information, see Support for browser extensions in Citrix Enterprise Browser documentation.

Install Citrix Workspace web extension