Audio diagnostic command line tool

Last published : Oct 15, 2026
The audio diagnostic command line tool on the VDA can be used to query session data related to audio policies, configuration, and data transport.
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Usage

  1. Open a command prompt and run ctxaudiosession from the /opt/Citrix/VDA/bin folder.
    • Running the tool will display all active ICA® session(s) audio information and devices redirection status for the current user.

Output

The tool outputs various configuration settings that can help diagnose audio-related issues within a session.
Section Description
DDC Policy information Audio policies applied to the current session(s).
Local Registry information Audio related configuration settings stored in the registry.
State information Audio state, version, codecs, transport applied to the current session(s) and device numbers.
Devices information Device names, their roles, and their statuses used in the session.