Audio diagnostic command line tool

Last published : Oct 16, 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.
Related information
Audio

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
Warning Audio service warning messages for device statuses, transport type, audio codec, etc.
State Information Audio state, version, codecs, transport applied to the current session(s), etc.
Policy Settings Audio policies applied to the current session(s).
Local Settings Audio related configuration stored in the registry or local settings.
Capabilities Audio capabilities results between the CWA and VDA.
Sounds Devices Device names, their roles, and their running statuses in the session(s).