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Welcome to the iPad site and wiki in Citrix Community. Since our recent blog post about using Windows apps on the iPad, we have received an overwhelming response. If you are here it's probably because you are looking for ways to use your iPad for work and / or to help others. This site is intended to facilitate communication with existing and prospective Citrix iPad users, share ideas, see what others are saying and provide an ongoing dialog.
Citrix Receiver‚ for iPad 1.1 is a single auto-updating client that provides users with fast, secure, and easy access to all of the applications they need to work from anywhere. With this release of Citrix Receiver for the iPad, users can access any XenDesktop or XenApp hosted application from their Apple iPad (we also have an iPhone/iPod Touch version ). Users can view, review, edit, and interact with full-featured Windows applications, documents, and data just like they would if they were at their PC.
In Citrix Reciever for iPad 1.1, we have included great new features for users and IT:*
-Video Out support for published apps.
-ability to change password for expiring passwords
-RSA Token Sync
-WorkSpaces - Customizable work spaces for each account with support for multiple accounts
-"Favorite" apps added to workspace "desktop"
-Wireless Trackpad to use your iPhone as a trackpad !
-Super-Fast account switching
-Single Click Account Set Up
-128 bit encryption
-XenDesktop 4 support
-Access Gateway (Standard Edition, Advanced Edition, and Enterprise Edition)
User Tips and Tricks
This section helps you familiarize yourself with use of the Citrix Reciver for mobile devices. 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 mobile devices and XenApp Server to allow use of the Citrix Receiver for iPad with Citrix XenApp.
Administrator Tips and Tricks
This section contains information on how Citrix XenApp administrators can configure their XenApp deployment to allow mobile users to access their corporate XenApp hosted applications.
Wouldn't it be smart to include in the iPad receiver or in the welcome email an ...
Wouldn't it be smart to include in the iPad receiver or in the welcome email an invitation to signup for access to Office for $9.95 a month. Obviously to run the demos you guys have servers, so why not offer a service!
It seems, although much of what your web site presents is needlessly confused by your choice of branding words, that you want to sell expensive software to big companies. That's fine, but there are far more small business and individuals who would like to access Office on their iPad.
Clearly there would need to be a way for a persons pc or Mac to get files to and from the cloud, but that's not hard. Even better would be a background task that uploads every Office file when you close it and checks the cloud for newer versions and downloads them so you get them whenever you try to open an Office file.
If you guys don't want to offer a service for individuals, certainly some company that owns your software could use their excess capacity to offer a service.
You also offer a client that keeps the application resident. This is even better because 3G is slow and wifi isn't always available.
PS, Outlook must be part of the Office package because most business folks want access to all their old mail received and sent. This means large .pst files must be in the cloud.
I have an IT department and we use XenApp for Citrix, but I cant open any of my ...
I have an IT department and we use XenApp for Citrix, but I cant open any of my progrmas through the Citrix App on my iPad? The programs pull up, but when I click on one, I jsut get "please wait" with a hour g;ass and nothing happens
Sane for me. I cant open any of my programs through the Citrix App on my iPad. I...
Sane for me. I cant open any of my programs through the Citrix App on my iPad. I can log in but when I click on a program I just get "please wait" and nothing happens. The app works great only if i use the wifi connection in my office. It doesnt work with any other wifi connection or 3G. Any help?
Hi, I have Citirix receiver installed on an iPad. I can access my virtual deskto...
Hi, I have Citirix receiver installed on an iPad. I can access my virtual desktop in the cloud and execute all MS office programs. Is there a way to download my excel or word friles from the cloud to my iPad ? or transfer files i localy create on the iPad to the cloud ?
If you really do work for AA then you would know 1) if you have what is needed t...
If you really do work for AA then you would know 1) if you have what is needed to access sabre. 2) The way you ask questions show you are interested on the possibility of running company restricted applications in a remote access way. So you either want to hack AA or do not understand or know enough to ask the right questions to help you do whatever it is you want do.
Hey, we are not all techie geeks and obviously you do not understand why the guy...
Hey, we are not all techie geeks and obviously you do not understand why the guy wants to accesss AA. AA sabre system is easily accessed with a PC with JAVA version installed. No reason to hack with an IPAD toy even if you wanted to. I had the same question and I went to Best Buy today to try access to AA Sabre. Said I needed the java installed. Well not your normal java. You have to get it from Apple. Good news it is free. But the model in the store does not let you download and the employees do not have the access to download. So I could not try it in the store. And the return policy is a restocking fee of 15%. So much for the IPAD, I guess I will stick with the MS based OS, at least I know it works.
I was really disappointed that you could not test the website with the plugins you need. I would have been willing to purchased and it it worked, great, if not return it, but not at a cost of $120. I can understand that the stores do not want everyone to download apps because it would proably mess up the IPAD after a while or cause performance and config issues. But like a PC, you would think they have a way to do a quick reboot of the original shipped image.
I guess my way to find out will find out someone that wanted an IPAD regardless of Sabre access but found out if it works or not.
I just found searching jetnet for Sabre ipad and found a link that AA has a down...
I just found searching jetnet for Sabre ipad and found a link that AA has a download that gives full sabre access to ipad, iphone and itouch. AAFlightService.com | PDA Tools Splash page
Thank you for the improvements in V1.1... I was struggling with the iPad's lack...
Thank you for the improvements in V1.1... I was struggling with the iPad's lack of "mirror" support on the VGA adapter and no mouse. These two additions will make the Citrix client much more useful for our customers.
Go to the AppStore on your iPad, search for Citrix Receiver for iPad and hit ins...
Go to the AppStore on your iPad, search for Citrix Receiver for iPad and hit install app. Once you have it on your iPad, you set up a workspace and define the address where you have your virtual desktop, enter your Username and Password, the domain, and the gateway settings.
Also, if you have an iPhone, you can enable Bluetooth on the iPad and use the iPhone as a mouse.
I use Receiver daily with a Win 7 virtual desktop for Microsoft Office and corporate apps.
we went from metaframe version to xenapp for free, only bc we kept up our softwa...
we went from metaframe version to xenapp for free, only bc we kept up our software maintenance in tact...regarding the hardware...well we use virtual boxes so it really didn't cost much other than time figuring out configuration-that's the real work. good luck.
Is it possible to enable the mouse within the Citrix session on the IPAD? I hav...
Is it possible to enable the mouse within the Citrix session on the IPAD? I have an application that depends on the mouse for quite a few functions and I have been unable to replicate them through gestures. Utilizing the IPhone as a trackpad is not an option because users are standing up and holding the IPAD as they use this.
Sadly, it appears someone really missed the mark with the iPad Reciever. "A" fo...
Sadly, it appears someone really missed the mark with the iPad Reciever. "A" for effort, but "D" for execution. Once logged in, you are given no notification that your login was successful, other than the little spinny thing stops spinning. Not very intuitive for non-technical users. No icons on the desktop, which would be a nice touch (similar to how the PN Agent would do it). Also, the ability to change your password is less than stellar. When a password expires, then user is presented with a less-than-intuitive "Next Token - Wait for the token code to change and then enter the new token code" . WHAT TOKEN CODE? I'm not even trying to use RSA authentication and it's asking about tokens??? This thing is supposed to provide added convenenience, but all I can predict is a FLOOD of phone calls to our support line when people get totally confused. When's the next version due out?
Could anyone get this work?
I have a XenAPP server for example 192.1.1.1 and i e...
Could anyone get this work?
I have a XenAPP server for example 192.1.1.1 and i enter the IP and id/pwd but it hangs on "please wait ..." and then give a prompt that "the server can not be trusted" (something like that), and then it disconnected.
Receiver worked immediately after download from the App Store. It integrated wit...
Receiver worked immediately after download from the App Store. It integrated with our XenApp infrastructure right out of the box and works perfect on the iPad IOS 3.2 and so far on IOS 4.2. Logins are quick and published application response is amazing. It integrates with our VPN without an issue. A+ citrix, well done.
For the non-IT/techie folks out there, how realistic is is to use Win7 on the ip...
For the non-IT/techie folks out there, how realistic is is to use Win7 on the ipad? This is for individual and small business use. In reading the comments, most folks are scratching their heads.
I was able to connect to a program I use for work called OSI from my iPad. ...
I was able to connect to a program I use for work called OSI from my iPad. However, when I was in the program...I clicked on the minimize button and now I can't figure out how to maximize. I'm only seeing a blue screen. I'm sure it's easy, but I can't figure it out.Any advice, help, or tip would be GREATLY appreciated!
Helping wife with ipad issue.
Cant open any programs through the Citrix App on ...
Helping wife with ipad issue.
Cant open any programs through the Citrix App on iPad when trying to connect from wifi at home.
She can log in and connect but when clicking on a program she just gets "please wait" and it then returns to previous screen. Root Certificates are installed on the server and I added it to the ipad so it would be a trusted profile using the iphone/ipad configuration utility. Still can't launch any of the Apps.
Is there something that her IT people will need to configure for her to be able to connect while out of the office, that's kind of the whole point of using a mobile device.
One of our customers, US Department of Justice, has been evaluating XD5. As part...
One of our customers, US Department of Justice, has been evaluating XD5. As part of the evaluation they have deployed 40 iPads with the iOS Receiver. Some of these devices have been configured with the iOS beta Receiver (Receiver 5).
They like the beta version of the new Receiver but have two questions for which I do not have the answers.
1. Is the beta app signed with a Citrix APNS certificate?
2. How can we install it directly from the website without going through the Apple App store and without having a Citrix provisioning profile? We thought all apps had to be provided through Apple or an Enterprise App store. If you're just helping us on the side, that's great - the download did work but we'd like to understand how beta Programs support the distribution of apps if possible.
The second question is most likely coming from the delivery method used to supply the beta testers with the Receiver; via a Dropbox link.
Welcome to the iPad site and wiki in Citrix Community. Since our recent blog post about using 
Introduction
Comments (34)
Apr 24, 2010
Anonymous says:
Wouldn't it be smart to include in the iPad receiver or in the welcome email an ...Wouldn't it be smart to include in the iPad receiver or in the welcome email an invitation to signup for access to Office for $9.95 a month. Obviously to run the demos you guys have servers, so why not offer a service!
It seems, although much of what your web site presents is needlessly confused by your choice of branding words, that you want to sell expensive software to big companies. That's fine, but there are far more small business and individuals who would like to access Office on their iPad.
Clearly there would need to be a way for a persons pc or Mac to get files to and from the cloud, but that's not hard. Even better would be a background task that uploads every Office file when you close it and checks the cloud for newer versions and downloads them so you get them whenever you try to open an Office file.
If you guys don't want to offer a service for individuals, certainly some company that owns your software could use their excess capacity to offer a service.
You also offer a client that keeps the application resident. This is even better because 3G is slow and wifi isn't always available.
PS, Outlook must be part of the Office package because most business folks want access to all their old mail received and sent. This means large .pst files must be in the cloud.
May 22, 2010
Anonymous says:
You guys are going to have to make this easier to connect to ones Gotomypc accou...You guys are going to have to make this easier to connect to ones Gotomypc account. This is nuts.
May 27, 2010
Anonymous says:
I agree. I use gotomypc.com yet cannot use on iPad. The Citrix receiver is cool ...I agree. I use gotomypc.com yet cannot use on iPad. The Citrix receiver is cool but I have no IT department.
Jun 10, 2010
Anonymous says:
I have an IT department and we use XenApp for Citrix, but I cant open any of my ...I have an IT department and we use XenApp for Citrix, but I cant open any of my progrmas through the Citrix App on my iPad? The programs pull up, but when I click on one, I jsut get "please wait" with a hour g;ass and nothing happens
Jun 15, 2010
Anonymous says:
Sane for me. I cant open any of my programs through the Citrix App on my iPad. I...Sane for me. I cant open any of my programs through the Citrix App on my iPad. I can log in but when I click on a program I just get "please wait" and nothing happens. The app works great only if i use the wifi connection in my office. It doesnt work with any other wifi connection or 3G. Any help?
Jun 15, 2010
Anonymous says:
You need to install root certificates on your serverYou need to install root certificates on your server
Jun 15, 2010
Anonymous says:
How do you install root certificates on the Citrix Server?How do you install root certificates on the Citrix Server?
Nov 18, 2010
Anonymous says:
Stupid assStupid ass
Jun 15, 2010
H. Doug Matsuoka says:
Also looking for a way to launch .ica doc from iPad client. Or at least figure ...Also looking for a way to launch .ica doc from iPad client. Or at least figure out a way to translate the info in the .ica doc to the iPad client.
Jul 05, 2010
Anonymous says:
Hi, I have Citirix receiver installed on an iPad. I can access my virtual deskto...Hi, I have Citirix receiver installed on an iPad. I can access my virtual desktop in the cloud and execute all MS office programs. Is there a way to download my excel or word friles from the cloud to my iPad ? or transfer files i localy create on the iPad to the cloud ?
Jul 05, 2010
Anonymous says:
Need HELP, Does anyone know if this Citrix download for iPad will allow me...Need HELP, Does anyone know if this Citrix download for iPad will allow me
to access AMERICAN AIRLINES' SABRE system ? I work for American and must
be able to access SABRE using Citrix. Please reply to kentuckymaria@yahoo.com
Jul 25, 2010
Anonymous says:
If you really do work for AA then you would know 1) if you have what is needed t...If you really do work for AA then you would know 1) if you have what is needed to access sabre. 2) The way you ask questions show you are interested on the possibility of running company restricted applications in a remote access way. So you either want to hack AA or do not understand or know enough to ask the right questions to help you do whatever it is you want do.
Nov 11, 2010
Anonymous says:
Hey, we are not all techie geeks and obviously you do not understand why the guy...Hey, we are not all techie geeks and obviously you do not understand why the guy wants to accesss AA. AA sabre system is easily accessed with a PC with JAVA version installed. No reason to hack with an IPAD toy even if you wanted to. I had the same question and I went to Best Buy today to try access to AA Sabre. Said I needed the java installed. Well not your normal java. You have to get it from Apple. Good news it is free. But the model in the store does not let you download and the employees do not have the access to download. So I could not try it in the store. And the return policy is a restocking fee of 15%. So much for the IPAD, I guess I will stick with the MS based OS, at least I know it works.
I was really disappointed that you could not test the website with the plugins you need. I would have been willing to purchased and it it worked, great, if not return it, but not at a cost of $120. I can understand that the stores do not want everyone to download apps because it would proably mess up the IPAD after a while or cause performance and config issues. But like a PC, you would think they have a way to do a quick reboot of the original shipped image.
I guess my way to find out will find out someone that wanted an IPAD regardless of Sabre access but found out if it works or not.
Nov 11, 2010
Anonymous says:
I just found searching jetnet for Sabre ipad and found a link that AA has a down...I just found searching jetnet for Sabre ipad and found a link that AA has a download that gives full sabre access to ipad, iphone and itouch. AAFlightService.com | PDA Tools Splash page
Jul 19, 2010
Anonymous says:
What a joke! GoToMyPC for iPAD. wHEN???What a joke! GoToMyPC for
iPAD. wHEN???
Jul 21, 2010
Anonymous says:
Thank you for the improvements in V1.1... I was struggling with the iPad's lack...Thank you for the improvements in V1.1... I was struggling with the iPad's lack of "mirror" support on the VGA adapter and no mouse. These two additions will make the Citrix client much more useful for our customers.
Jul 23, 2010
Anonymous says:
Right what a joke I-Pad portable but no cooperation with citrix or any employmen...Right what a joke I-Pad portable but no cooperation with citrix or any employment sites
Aug 01, 2010
Anonymous says:
How do you download citris receiver into your ipad?How do you download citris receiver into your ipad?
Aug 19, 2010
Anonymous says:
Go to the AppStore on your iPad, search for Citrix Receiver for iPad and hit ins...Go to the AppStore on your iPad, search for Citrix Receiver for iPad and hit install app. Once you have it on your iPad, you set up a workspace and define the address where you have your virtual desktop, enter your Username and Password, the domain, and the gateway settings.
Also, if you have an iPhone, you can enable Bluetooth on the iPad and use the iPhone as a mouse.
I use Receiver daily with a Win 7 virtual desktop for Microsoft Office and corporate apps.
Sep 01, 2010
Anonymous says:
I understood that you have to upgrade to a never server version in order to use ...I understood that you have to upgrade to a never server version in order to use Citrix on an ipad? But I fear that will cost a lot.
Sep 14, 2010
Anonymous says:
we went from metaframe version to xenapp for free, only bc we kept up our softwa...we went from metaframe version to xenapp for free, only bc we kept up our software maintenance in tact...regarding the hardware...well we use virtual boxes so it really didn't cost much other than time figuring out configuration-that's the real work. good luck.
Oct 14, 2010
Sean O'Donnell says:
Is it possible to enable the mouse within the Citrix session on the IPAD? I hav...Is it possible to enable the mouse within the Citrix session on the IPAD? I have an application that depends on the mouse for quite a few functions and I have been unable to replicate them through gestures. Utilizing the IPhone as a trackpad is not an option because users are standing up and holding the IPAD as they use this.
Nov 12, 2010
Dan Murray says:
Sadly, it appears someone really missed the mark with the iPad Reciever. "A" fo...Sadly, it appears someone really missed the mark with the iPad Reciever. "A" for effort, but "D" for execution. Once logged in, you are given no notification that your login was successful, other than the little spinny thing stops spinning. Not very intuitive for non-technical users. No icons on the desktop, which would be a nice touch (similar to how the PN Agent would do it). Also, the ability to change your password is less than stellar. When a password expires, then user is presented with a less-than-intuitive "Next Token - Wait for the token code to change and then enter the new token code" . WHAT TOKEN CODE? I'm not even trying to use RSA authentication and it's asking about tokens??? This thing is supposed to provide added convenenience, but all I can predict is a FLOOD of phone calls to our support line when people get totally confused. When's the next version due out?
Nov 23, 2010
Anonymous says:
Could anyone get this work? I have a XenAPP server for example 192.1.1.1 and i e...Could anyone get this work?
I have a XenAPP server for example 192.1.1.1 and i enter the IP and id/pwd but it hangs on "please wait ..." and then give a prompt that "the server can not be trusted" (something like that), and then it disconnected.
So what should i do？
Nov 23, 2010
Theodore Geibel says:
Receiver worked immediately after download from the App Store. It integrated wit...Receiver worked immediately after download from the App Store. It integrated with our XenApp infrastructure right out of the box and works perfect on the iPad IOS 3.2 and so far on IOS 4.2. Logins are quick and published application response is amazing. It integrates with our VPN without an issue. A+ citrix, well done.
Nov 23, 2010
Anonymous says:
When will the new version be released so we can multitask with os 4.2?When will the new version be released so we can multitask with os 4.2?
Nov 23, 2010
FRANK WROGG says:
Does any one know the date when the New IPAD Receiver will be released for iOS 4...Does any one know the date when the New IPAD Receiver will be released for iOS 4.2?
Nov 25, 2010
Anonymous says:
Yes, the receiver for iphone 4 has the multi-tasking feature, but not on the cur...Yes, the receiver for iphone 4 has the multi-tasking feature, but not on the current ipad 4.2 version. Definately need an update.
Dec 08, 2010
Anonymous says:
For the non-IT/techie folks out there, how realistic is is to use Win7 on the ip...For the non-IT/techie folks out there, how realistic is is to use Win7 on the ipad? This is for individual and small business use. In reading the comments, most folks are scratching their heads.
Dec 21, 2010
Anonymous says:
Why does the built in Help for this iPad App show menus that I cannot find? Com...Why does the built in Help for this iPad App show menus that I cannot find? Come on See-Tricks! Pull your finger out
Dec 21, 2010
Anonymous says:
i agree....i cant get beyond a welcome screemi agree....i cant get beyond a welcome screem
Jan 04, 2011
Anonymous says:
I was able to connect to a program I use for work called OSI from my iPad. ...I was able to connect to a program I use for work called OSI from my iPad. However, when I was in the program...I clicked on the minimize button and now I can't figure out how to maximize. I'm only seeing a blue screen. I'm sure it's easy, but I can't figure it out.Any advice, help, or tip would be GREATLY appreciated!
Jan 15, 2011
Anonymous says:
Helping wife with ipad issue. Cant open any programs through the Citrix App on ...Helping wife with ipad issue.
Cant open any programs through the Citrix App on iPad when trying to connect from wifi at home.
She can log in and connect but when clicking on a program she just gets "please wait" and it then returns to previous screen. Root Certificates are installed on the server and I added it to the ipad so it would be a trusted profile using the iphone/ipad configuration utility. Still can't launch any of the Apps.
Is there something that her IT people will need to configure for her to be able to connect while out of the office, that's kind of the whole point of using a mobile device.
Sep 12, 2011
David Unangst says:
One of our customers, US Department of Justice, has been evaluating XD5. As part...One of our customers, US Department of Justice, has been evaluating XD5. As part of the evaluation they have deployed 40 iPads with the iOS Receiver. Some of these devices have been configured with the iOS beta Receiver (Receiver 5).
They like the beta version of the new Receiver but have two questions for which I do not have the answers.
1. Is the beta app signed with a Citrix APNS certificate?
2. How can we install it directly from the website without going through the Apple App store and without having a Citrix provisioning profile? We thought all apps had to be provided through Apple or an Enterprise App store. If you're just helping us on the side, that's great - the download did work but we'd like to understand how beta Programs support the distribution of apps if possible.
The second question is most likely coming from the delivery method used to supply the beta testers with the Receiver; via a Dropbox link.
Any help is appreciated.