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Citrix Receiver for iOS

Welcome to the iOS site and wiki in Citrix Community. Ever since our initial blog post asking if there was a desire to run Windows apps on the iPhone and iPad using XenApp we have been getting an overwhelming response from IT and users around the world. Based on this groundswell of interest we decided to make this project more of a community effort and to communicate with prospective Citrix iOS users, share ideas, see what others are saying and provide an ongoing dialog.
 


Getting Started and Tips & Tricks

User Tips and Tricks
This section helps you familiarize yourself with use of the Citrix Reciver for iPhone. It covers topics such as how to configure the Receiver to connect to a XenApp server, navigation and keyboard tips.

Prerequisites and Requirements
This section lists the requirements for both the iPhone and XenApp Server to allow use of the Citrix Receiver for iPhone with Citrix XenApp.

Administrator Tips and Tricks
This section contains information on how Citrix XenApp administrators can configure their XenApp deployment to allow iPhone users to access thier corporate XenApp hosted applications.

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  1. Sep 11, 2009

    Anonymous says:

    Hi there. I was wondering if "Citrix Receiver for iPhone" has an URL scheme wich...

    Hi there.
    I was wondering if "Citrix Receiver for iPhone" has an URL scheme wich can be used for launching the citrix app from another iPhone application?

    Thanks,

    1. May 04, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      we have a java app, in web interface for metaframe that the say: your brow...

      we have a java app, in web interface for metaframe that the say:

      your browser must have java enabled in order to use che client for java.

      at the Citrix Receiver, I have to connect. but the app cant to dispaly.

      1. Jul 03, 2010

        Anonymous says:

        I have the exact same problem did you find a solution? I have Java enabled on my...

        I have the exact same problem did you find a solution? I have Java enabled on my iPad. It doesn't make sense!

    2. Jun 02, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      citrixreceiver://

      citrixreceiver://

      1. Jun 18, 2010

        Anonymous says:

        Thanks much! I've been googling for this recently, and couldn't fint it. Muc...

        Thanks much! I've been googling for this recently, and couldn't fint it. Much appreciated.

      2. Jun 21, 2010

        Anonymous says:

        Any idea or resources to get help on the command we can pass along to access an ...

        Any idea or resources to get help on the command we can pass along to access an application directly using citrixreceiver:// url scheme? Thank you,

  2. Oct 23, 2009

    Alan Lantz says:

    Our users love it ! We publish a desktop so every application is available on th...

    Our users love it ! We publish a desktop so every application is available on the iphone. Granted its small and you have to scroll alot, but we advertise it as our desktop in a pinch. Not to be used conventiently or everyday, but in a need to have application scenario where a computer isn't readily available.

  3. Nov 24, 2009

    Anonymous says:

    I was trying to download flash from the web browser in citrix but it asked for a...

    I was trying to download flash from the web browser in citrix but it asked for a username and administrator password so i entered in my account password and username but it wouldnt accept it any suggestions

    1. Dec 03, 2009

      Anonymous says:

      I use a non-US iPhone (German) and I had the same problem. I realized that the K...

      I use a non-US iPhone (German) and I had the same problem. I realized that the Keyboard you can open when running a XenApp Application doesn´t send the correct keys. Especially for chars like %(!$ and so on it sends other chars or numbers instead of what I want to enter. This makes it impossible to enter Passwords (at least on non US systems). I hope they fix it soon.

      1. May 07, 2010

        Anonymous says:

        Same problem here in May of 2010! Citrix - any fix for this case issue?

        Same problem here in May of 2010! Citrix - any fix for this case issue?

  4. Dec 08, 2009

    Anonymous says:

    Hi, I needed some help... My company citrix is accessable through webpage... exa...

    Hi, I needed some help... My company citrix is accessable through webpage... example: i would go on internet explorer and type in "https://companyname.citrix.com" from there I would input my user name and password and select domain..... and press login.. from there, I would access my files, emails etc...

    How can I do that with IPHONE? I cannot seem to make it work under the citrix receiver app..............

    help,

    Thanks,

    1. Apr 21, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      Your company, like mine, is probably running metaframe presentation server inst...

      Your company, like mine, is probably running metaframe presentation server instead of xenapp (ie an old version of citrix virtualisation that needs an ICA client). I have not seen a way for the iphone receiver to connect to metaframe but would be interested if you find a way.

      1. Dec 03, 2010

        Anonymous says:

        Yup.  Same here.  So the Reciever app doesn't work for us, eh?

        Yup.  Same here.  So the Reciever app doesn't work for us, eh?

  5. Dec 18, 2009

    Anonymous says:

    Doesn't work...I got an error: Unable to load App List untrusted server certific...

    Doesn't work...I got an error:
    Unable to load App List
    untrusted server certificate

  6. Dec 21, 2009

    Anonymous says:

    I got the 'untrusted server certificate' too. We're using GoDaddy's SSL cert.

    I got the 'untrusted server certificate' too. We're using GoDaddy's SSL cert.

  7. Dec 21, 2009

    Anonymous says:

    Hi Guys. You should check the support site. Untrusted cert. issue is not related...

    Hi Guys. You should check the support site. Untrusted cert. issue is not related to the client on the phone but very likely a misconfigured gateway server.

    http://support.citrix.com/product/rec/iPhone/ (support)

    http://forums.citrix.com/forum.jspa?forumID=832 (forums)

  8. Jan 11, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    ON the enterprise it says I am supposed to get a text message for a passcode but...

    ON the enterprise it says I am supposed to get a text message for a passcode but the text never came. what do you think is going on.

  9. Jan 12, 2010

    Hunter McFadden says:

    Need to take away requirement for domain. Previous version did not require. Pl...

    Need to take away requirement for domain. Previous version did not require. Please fix.

    1. May 20, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      +1 Remove domain as a required field.

      +1

      Remove domain as a required field.

      1. Jan 27, 2011

        Anonymous says:

        +2 Make "Domain" optional please.

        +2
        Make "Domain" optional please.

  10. Jan 21, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    we have the citrix on company server. Can we use this iphone app. to access thos...

    we have the citrix on company server. Can we use this iphone app. to access those application which are on the server?

  11. Feb 17, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Do we have a PACS or Medi Tech apps demo system that we as field sales can acces...

    Do we have a PACS or Medi Tech apps demo system that we as field sales can access when we walk into a health care account. I would like nothing more then to walk into the CIO's office and launch one of these apps. These are key apps my customers use and not only do I want to show the mobility of the iphone, but I want them to see themselves in my solution

    Rob Powers

  12. Mar 12, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Hi, oes Citrix Receiver on iPhone only works with RSA SecureID OR it supports o...

    Hi,

    oes Citrix Receiver on iPhone only works with RSA SecureID OR it supports other 2FA authentication such as Defendar Token OR Active card etc.?

  13. Mar 17, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    iPhone on the Citrix Reciever new version update to 2.1.1  Open the AP when the ...

    iPhone on the Citrix Reciever new version update to 2.1.1 
    Open the AP when the response time is too long will cause can not connect (connection response time for a long time) 
    Sometimes able to connect, sometimes not even the 
    I ask whether it is necessary to amend the new version of the citrix reciever what settings?

  14. Apr 05, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Does the Citrix Receiver work on an iPad?. It will be a great help if it does, s...

    Does the Citrix Receiver work on an iPad?. It will be a great help if it does, so that user can access Windows-based appications used in hospitals.

  15. Apr 07, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    yes, we'd LOVE to see an ipad app ASAP!!! The bigger screen would ma...

    yes, we'd LOVE to see an ipad app ASAP!!! The bigger screen would make this the ultimate ipad tool!

    Thanks!

  16. Apr 21, 2010

    Gordon Steven says:

    Hi there,  I can find no way of installing the iphone receiver using the i...

    Hi there,

     I can find no way of installing the iphone receiver using the iPhone Configuration Utility.  Can you only install the iphone receiver from iTunes or is there a way of adding it as an app in the configuration utility and then doing an enterprise rollout if you wanted?  This would in my opinion be a far better way of getting it to your user base than them downloading it themselves or IT having to download it every time.

    Thanks

  17. Apr 30, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Hi can someone help  I work for a company that has given us home access to...

    Hi can someone help

     I work for a company that has given us home access to our work through a web based https://esn.... \\

    we have to enter a user name password and the system uses a rsa fob with scrolling digits

    I asked the IT team if I could access citrix through my Iphone and they said it wasnt possible and I saw your app this evening. 

    I have installed it have entered the details it has requested however it states that the works server has an untrusted certificate?

    you programme wont let me go any further... is there anything that can be done? as I know that the cert must be fine. 

     Thanks for any help it would be great if I didnt have to be stuck infront of a pc all the time and could access through my Iphone

  18. May 04, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Does Receiver 2.1 support the use of wildcard certificates ?

    Does Receiver 2.1 support the use of wildcard certificates ?

  19. May 05, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Using the Citrix Receiver on either the iPhone or iPad, I open RDP and connect t...

    Using the Citrix Receiver on either the iPhone or iPad, I open RDP and connect to my desktop in the office. I use the HP Credential Manager on that machine, which brings up a secondary login screen for THAT app. The problem is that the Citrix keyboard will not type uppercase letters, thereby preventing my accessing the machine.

    Anyone have/solved a similar issue?

    1. May 11, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      Did anyone ever find a solution for this?

      Did anyone ever find a solution for this?

    2. Jun 16, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      Yes my friend and I have the same concern. We are not able to login to our remot...

      Yes my friend and I have the same concern. We are not able to login to our remote desktpo since our credentials have an upper case letters.

      Please if any body has a feedback from Citrix support team, I would appreciate if he/she can share it.

  20. May 12, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Dear All how i can connect to my puplish application for my company

    Dear All
    how i can connect to my puplish application for my company

  21. May 31, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    How do we access a Citrix server running Citrix Metaframe? Where is the ICA cli...

    How do we access a Citrix server running Citrix Metaframe?

    Where is the ICA client for the iPhone?

    1. Nov 15, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      A very good question. We are running Metaframe too and cannot connect via Receiv...

      A very good question. We are running Metaframe too and cannot connect via Receiver. Guess this is Citrix's way of getting you to upgrade to their newest sparkly product

  22. Jun 09, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Curious about this solution as well. Seeing the same errors, am using a wildeca...

    Curious about this solution as well. Seeing the same errors, am using a wildecard cert. Regular web interface works fine, just the recievers are non-functional.

  23. Jun 22, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    I have an ipad and live in Canada, I downloaded the "Receiver". This was done on...

    I have an ipad and live in Canada, I downloaded the "Receiver". This was done on the US itunes, but will not install onto my ipad. The app is in itunes . I've tried to sync a couple of times but cannot. Any thoughts on how to do this?

    Thanks

    1. Jul 29, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      It probably isn't compatible.

      It probably isn't compatible.

  24. Jul 02, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    I can access it but the keyboard you have to use within the citrex app does not ...

    I can access it but the keyboard you have to use within the citrex app does not do capitals even with the shift and caps lock. HELP

    1. Jul 09, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      Having the same problem with the receiver and the CAPS LOCK always being on even...

      Having the same problem with the receiver and the CAPS LOCK always being on even if I hit the "shift" key it changes for one letter and then goes back to the wrong setting.

      1. Jul 14, 2010

        Anonymous says:

        I'm seeing the exact same issue. Shift key is always on.

        I'm seeing the exact same issue. Shift key is always on.

  25. Jul 29, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Can there be Microsoft Internet Explorer added to the demo Citrix demo account?

    Can there be Microsoft Internet Explorer added to the demo Citrix demo account?

  26. Aug 03, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Hi, I was able to login to XenApp server from Ipad using Citrix receiver and wa...

    Hi, I was able to login to XenApp server from Ipad using Citrix receiver and was also able to see the list of programs. the problem I am facing is that if I was on our company LAN WIFI I am able to run any application, but if I connect using 3G or external WIFI, i.e. not in the company LAN, then I am only able to login and see the list of application but none works. any suggestions are appreciated.

    1. Aug 05, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      I have exactly the same problem. any suggestions are appreciated too

      I have exactly the same problem.

      any suggestions are appreciated too

  27. Aug 10, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    I have a problem in which I upgraded citrix receiver 4.0.1 thru itunes. It then ...

    I have a problem in which I upgraded citrix receiver 4.0.1 thru itunes. It then deleted the older version (4.0) from the ipod touch 1G, firmware 3.1.3 that I use, and now I cannot use the new version since the Ipod touch 1G is not supported by IOS 4.0. The previous version works beautifully. Can you post a link for those who have older hardware/firmware not supported by IOS 4.0 or at least make it available in the app store with some kind of check in place so that when I see an upgrade is available, and attempt to upgrade, it will download the correct version for the current firmware running on the device?

    1. Aug 18, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      yep same prob here, can the old version please be made available as i dont want ...

      yep same prob here, can the old version please be made available as i dont want to update my old 3G as it kills them.

  28. Aug 11, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Sign into Corporate HTTPS login into Citrix. All applications are loaded and sh...

    Sign into Corporate HTTPS login into Citrix. All applications are loaded and shown properly.

    Tap on any of them and the spindle spins forever before returning back to the app list.

    Anybody see this behavior? Is there a configuration change we need to make?

    1. Aug 17, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      We are having the same problem, but have not identified the fix yet.

      We are having the same problem, but have not identified the fix yet.

    2. Aug 20, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      We're having the same issue too from "outside" our network (i.e. in front of the...

      We're having the same issue too from "outside" our network (i.e. in front of the Netscaler/AGEE, on the Internet), but hitting the same IP from the "inside" (i.e. inside the corporate network) works for us.

      Also, why does the Citrix Receiver login on the iPhone fail if the certificate is invalid, but it works fine on the iPad. I get a "Login Failed" on the iPhone because the certificate isn't valid (even though I've used the iPhone Configuration Utility to add the certificate to the phone), but the iPad version just notifies me of an invalid SSL cert and then displays my applications.

    3. Sep 20, 2010

      Anonymous says:

      Has anyone figured out this issue yet? It seems like I've tried everything and c...

      Has anyone figured out this issue yet? It seems like I've tried everything and can't figure it out. I can get it to list the app's available to me, but when I click them the "Please Wait.." just keeps spinning.

  29. Aug 27, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Hello, Where can I find a version of the Citrix Reciever for 3.1.3 Iphone OS (I ...

    Hello, Where can I find a version of the Citrix Reciever for 3.1.3 Iphone OS (I have several old 2G iphones that I would like to utilize over WIFI). Can't find older versions of the Receiver on Itunes. Thanks!

  30. Oct 21, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    I have citrix on my Ipad but for some reason unable to get on Iphone. I have dow...

    I have citrix on my Ipad but for some reason unable to get on Iphone. I have downloaded the app but don't know where to go from there. Don't know what
    To put in for the domain. Can anyone help?

  31. Oct 22, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Hi, is there any possibility for an applicaition to know on wich device (IPhone,...

    Hi, is there any possibility for an applicaition to know on wich device (IPhone, Ipad) and direction the appliaction is shown?

    I like to write an  application that fits automatical to the correct screen settings on startup. I can read the session infos, but with the receiver i will not get the correct client settings..

    Thanks Peter

  32. Oct 23, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Hi There, I'm trying to use "Citrix Receiver for iPhone" to connect to https://...

    Hi There,

    I'm trying to use "Citrix Receiver for iPhone" to connect to https://citrixapps.sms.siemens.com. But I receive set a "Login Failed" "The address given did not provide a valid App list. Please check the address, gateway settings, and your network connection" Any idea what URL I should be using to access my site

  33. Nov 09, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Hi, I have installed the citrix app and installed 2 certificates on my ipad, bu...

    Hi,

    I have installed the citrix app and installed 2 certificates on my ipad, but I keep on getting untrusted server certificate.
    Someone told me to install a certain p7b certificate but I do not know how to convert this one in a .cer....

    Can anybody help?

  34. Nov 29, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    With this release of Citrix Receiver for the iPhone platform, users can access ...

    With this release of Citrix Receiver for the iPhone platform, users can access any car transport XenApp hosted application from their Apple iPhone or iPod Touch.

  35. Dec 17, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    How to launch citrix receiver from junos pulse 2.0? Hot to do a SSO?

    How to launch citrix receiver from junos pulse 2.0?
    Hot to do a SSO?

  36. Jan 19, 2011

    Anonymous says:

    hello, i connected mt ipad to my local wirless pritner and i needs to print some...

    hello, i connected mt ipad to my local wirless pritner and i needs to print some applicaitons page which i connected through citrix recevier. How? plss help

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