AppsToGo: Sign In Using Citrix Workspace or Citrix Light

Beginning December 1st, 2022 you can use optional clientless access for AppsToGo, referred to as the Citrix light version. Users who are unable to run the Citrix Workspace client on their device can opt for the light version of the client that does not require any installation and uses your web browser, such as Firefox or Chrome, to open apps. 

With the addition of the light version option, the steps to sign into Citrix Workspace have changed. Use this article for steps to log into either Citrix Workspace or the Citrix light version.

Notes:

  • If you are able to use the full client, please continue to do so as it provides full functionality and an improved experience.
  • Citrix light does not provide direct access to the local drives. Use the full Citrix Workspace client for direct access to local storage.
  • There is a known issue with launching Cloud Desktops via Citrix Light. Use the full Citrix Workspace client if you are accessing the Cloud Desktops.

In this article:

Signing In Using Citrix Workspace

Accessing AppsToGo using Citrix Workspace is recommended. Refer to Install Citrix Workspace for instructions on installing the client on your device. If you already have the full Citrix Workspace installed, you can sign in using the Detect Receiver option. 

  1. Go to apps.umn.edu and log in.
  2. You will be prompted to select the type of client you want to use. Select Detect Receiver.
    Citrix receiver with options Detect Receiver (highlighted) and Use light version.
  3. You will be prompted to open Citrix Workspace Launcher. You may select:
    1. Open, or
    2. Cancel, then Already Installed
      Citrix pop-up "This site is trying to open Citrix Workspace Launcher" with options Open and Cancel highlighted. "Already installed" highlighted below pop-up.

Note: Both options indicate you have the full Citrix Workspace client installed and you will be redirected to the AppsToGo portal.

Modifying Your Citrix Receiver Selection

Once you have made a receiver selection, you can modify your Receiver selection at any time. 

  1. Expand the Settings menu (gear icon) next to your name in the portal.
    Settings menu gear icon highlighted and expanded with options: Account settings (highlighted), apps.umn.edu, Log off.
  2. Select Account Settings from the dropdown. You will be taken to a new page with your account settings.
  3. Under Advanced, choose Change Citrix Receiver.
    AppsToGo Account Settings. Change Citrix receiver highlighted. Text below option lists current receiver choice selection.

Signing in Using the Citrix Light Version

When you use the light version of AppsToGo, applications will launch in a new tab of your web browser, such as Chrome or Firefox. Use this option if you are unable to install the Citrix client on your device.

  1. Go to apps.umn.edu and log in.
  2. You will be prompted to select the type of client you want to use. Select Use light version.
    Citrix receiver with options Detect Receiver and Use light version (highlgihted).
  3. You may be prompted to allow pop-ups. You can check Don't ask me again to prevent future prompts and select OK. 
    • Note: If you use multiple monitors you will need to allow pop-ups in your browser settings. 
      Example pop up blocker. Don't ask me again checked
  4. The Citrix menu is available in the Application tab of your browser window.
    Citrix HTML5 display. Applications menu expanded with options, including log off and switch apps.

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