Client app management
Client app management (previously known as the Global App Configuration Service), is a cloud service designed to provide a single, centralized place for administrators to manage the settings of various Citrix client applications.
This service allows administrators to define and distribute configurations for a specific Store URL. It's designed to be highly flexible and work across various environments:
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Deployment Types
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Cloud (Citrix Workspace)
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On-premises (Citrix StoreFront)
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Device Types
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Managed
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Unmanaged (Bring Your Own Device)
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Operating Systems
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Windows, macOS, HTML5, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, and Linux.
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Supported client applications
You can manage settings for the following Citrix applications:
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Citrix Workspace app
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Citrix Enterprise Browser
Key benefits of Client app management
Client app management offers a robust set of features to streamline administration.
Centralized configuration
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Manage multiple URLs: Onboard and manage multiple StoreFront, gateway, or workspace URLs from a single cloud tenant.
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Granular control: For each URL, you can manage specific settings for the Citrix Workspace app, and Citrix Enterprise Browser.
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Configuration profiles: Create specific configuration profiles for each URL. These profiles allow you to apply different settings based on contextual policies, such as:
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User groups
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Device Posture service rules
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Network Location service rules
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Simplified rollouts and management
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Test and production channels: Easily switch between a test channel and a production channel for each store URL, allowing you to validate changes before a full rollout.
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Detailed settings view: Access a detailed view for each setting that includes descriptions, supported client versions, dependencies on other settings, and default behaviors.
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Smart categorization: Settings are highlighted as "recommended," "new," or "legacy" to guide administrators.
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Powerful search and filtering: Quickly find specific settings or profiles by filtering based on:
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Platform (for example, Windows, macOS, and so on)
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Category of settings
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Description of a setting
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