The Citrix Receiver Connection parameters vary according to the type of connection.
Below you will find an explanation of all the possible parameters and their availability on each type of connection.
¶ Connection Tab
The connection tab interface is the same for all types of connections.
¶ Parameters
- Connection Name: Write the name you will give to the connection.
- Connection Type: Select one of the connection types described on the Citrix Receiver Connection.
¶ Server Tab
The content of the Server tab will vary according to the selected connection type.
| Connection Type | Server Tab Interface |
|---|---|
| Web client |  |
| Storebrowse client Praim Desktop Client Praim Client |
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| Self Service Plugin |  |
¶ Parameters
- Server URL: if the "..." button is present, click on it to change the server URL.
- Maintain browser configuration
- Dimension: select three different types of window visualization:
- Full Screen
- Maximized (can be useful when users launch seamless applications)
- Window (the Receiver is launched into a normal window).
- Self Selection: it allows to disable the search box and the self-selection panel that appears on the left of the self-service UI when you click + (the plus sign). Disabling these UI elements prevents users from subscribing to extra applications.
- Shared Users: It allows the self-service UI to use one system user account for multiple users by removing user data from the device when users log off or close the UI.
¶ Advanced Options
The Advanced Options… button of the Server tab will open the Citrix XenDesktop Connection window with several parameters that will vary according to the selected connection type.
| Connection Type | Autostarting Tab Interface |
|---|---|
| Web Client Self Service Plugin |
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| Storebrowse Client Praim Desktop Client Praim Client |
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¶ Autostarting Parameters
- Connect if only one desktop in the list: it will automatically connect the client to the single Desktop when there is only one available Desktop for the user.
- Start the first application in the list: it will automatically connect to the first application available in the list.
- Start the application based on: it will automatically connect to an application/desktop based on the hostname/Mac Address/Desktop Display name.
| Connection Type | Login Tab Interface |
|---|---|
| Web Client |  |
| Storebrowse Client Self Service Plugin Praim Client |
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| Praim Desktop Client |  |
¶ Login Parameters
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Enable Auto Login: it allows you to insert credentials to the connection. Write the user name and password fields.
Whether you do not indicate the Domain name, you will need to write it on the username field under the format: Domain_name\username or username@Domain_name. Otherwise, you will not be able to connect(see window below).
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Remember last username: it allows to remember the last username that got connected.
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ThinMan login credentials pass-through: it allows to use the Auto Login Connection Credentials for the ThinMan Login. Read How to protect the Thin Client with ThinMan Login for more information.
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Domain name – show: When indicated, the domain name will be used for the Citrix connection. If the show option is unchecked, the domain name will not appear on the Citrix Receiver login panel; therefore, it will not be possible to modify it on the login phase but writing it in the User name field (Domain_name\username or username@Domain_name).
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Logoff session on close: it ends the Citrix session when closing the Storebrowse Client window (See image below). The next time you log on, a new Citrix session is created.
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Disconnect session on close: it leaves the Citrix session when closing the Storebrowse Client window. The next time you log on, you can resume your Citrix session.
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Close connection at VD Logoff/disconnect: it closes the Citrix Connection when you logoff/disconnect from a Virtual Desktop.
- Logoff ThinMan at Agent Logoff: this option can be used only when using ThinMan Login. It allows to logoff from ThinMan Login when clicking on Logoff on the Storebrowse Client window.
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Citrix Access Gateway Login
- Token
- Token Label
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User Agent: CitrixReceiver
| Connection Type | Advanced Options - Misc Tab Interface |
|---|---|
| Web Client Self Service Plugin |
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| Storebrowse Client Praim Client |
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| Praim Desktop Client |  |
¶ Misc Parameters
- Enable USB Redirection: allows to enable or disable the HDX USB Redirection specifically on the single connection. HDX USB Redirection has to be enabled in ICA Global Settings and in Citrix HDX USB Redirection configuration applets.
- Published Farm Resources
- Show Desktops: when enabled, it allows to visualize Desktops in the user interface after the login.
- Show Applications: when enabled, it allows to visualize Applications in the user interface after the login.
- Show All: when enabled, it allows to visualize all Desktops and Applications. At least one of these options has to be enabled.
¶ Reconnect Options tab
This tab is available if you load (in the "Server" tab) the config.xml files from the server.
In this tab, you can change Reconnect properties for the connection.