File copy and paste

Last published : Oct 15, 2026
Users can copy and paste files between a session and a local client by using the right-click menu or keyboard shortcuts. This feature requires Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops™ 2006 or later and Citrix Workspace™ app 1903 or later for Windows.
To successfully copy and paste files, ensure that:
  • The maximum number of files does not exceed 20.
  • The maximum file size does not exceed 200 MB.
Related information
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Supported platforms

File copy and paste are available for:
  • RHEL 7.9
  • Ubuntu 18.04
  • Debian 10

Relevant policies

The following clipboard policies are relevant to configuring the feature. For more information about the clipboard policies, see Policy support list.
  • Client clipboard redirection
  • Clipboard selection update mode
  • Primary selection update mode
Note:
To disable the file copy and paste feature, set the Client clipboard redirection policy to Prohibited in Citrix Studio.

Limitations

  • Cut is not supported. Requests to cut a file are treated as copy.
  • Drag and drop is not supported.
  • Copying directories is not supported.