Non-domain-joined

Last published : Oct 15, 2026
This article describes the requirements to create non-domain-joined catalogs using using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in addition to the requirements outlined in the System Requirements section.
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Machine identities

Requirements

  • Control plane: See Supported Configurations
  • VDA type: Single-session (desktops only) or multi-session (apps and desktops)
  • VDA version: 2311 or later
  • Provisioning type: Machine Creation Services™ (MCS), Persistent and Non-persistent
  • Assignment type: Dedicated and pooled
  • Hosting platform: All platforms supported by MCS
  • Rendezvous V2 must be enabled

Limitations

  • Service continuity is not supported.
  • Whenever we use a multi session non domain joined VDA, the local user's profile data is not retained and is deleted on logoff.

VDA installation and configuration

Follow the steps for installing the VDA:
  1. Make sure to select the following options in the installation wizard:
    • In the Environment page, select Create a master MCS image.
    Azure AD config 1
    • In the Delivery Controller™ page, select Let Machine Creation Services do it automatically.
    Azure AD config 2

Where to go next

Once the resource location and hosting connection are available, proceed to create the identity pool. For more information on creating identity pool of non-domain-joined machine identity, see Identity pool of non-domain-joined machine identity.