What is Citrix Workspace Web Extension?
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Keeping ICA files in memory reduces the ability for ICA files to be tampered with.
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Enabling resources protected using App Protection to be launched via a browser.
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Enabling Service Continuity Connection Lease files, improving the resiliency of the Workspace by allowing users to launch resources offline.
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Improving behavior for StoreFront GSLB deployments.
The web extension is supported on Citrix Enterprise Browser for Windows and Mac, Google Chrome for Windows, Microsoft Edge for Windows, and Apple Safari for Mac browsers and is available for both on-premises and cloud stores.
Why enable Citrix Workspace Web Extension detection ?
Enabling the Citrix Workspace app web extension detection helps organizations easily deploy the Workspace Web Extension. By prompting users to install the extension during launch, you no longer have to devise ways of rolling out the software. Citrix offers three options:
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No prompt (Default) -
Prompt for the Web Extension at launch -
Enforce the Web Extension, blocking any launches from users who do not have the extension enabled on their browser.
Enable Citrix Workspace app Web Extension
To enable the installation prompt for the Citrix Workspace Web extension:
- From the Citrix Cloud menu, go to Workspace Configuration > Customize > Preferences.
- Scroll to Launching apps and desktops.
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Set the Workspace Extension detection prompt and install action.
- Require end users to download the Workspace Web Extension and block access to Workspace until it is detected.
- Prompt end users to download the Workspace Web Extension but allow access to Workspace if it isn't detected.
- Do not prompt end users to download the Workspace Web Extension.
- Click Save.
