Bidirectional content redirection

Bidirectional content redirection allows HTTP or HTTPS URLs in web browsers, or embedded into applications, to be forwarded between the Citrix VDA session and the client endpoint in both directions. This means:

  • A URL entered in a browser running in the Citrix session can be opened using the client’s default browser.
  • Conversely, a URL entered in a browser running on the client can be opened in a Citrix session, either with a published application or desktop.

Citrix also offers host to client redirection and Local App Access redirection. However, it is recommended to use Bidirectional Content Redirection for most use cases.

Note:

For optimal performance of the Bidirectional Content Redirection feature, it is recommended to use Citrix Workspace app for Windows version 2311.1 or later. For LTSR, use version 2402 or later.

For more information, see Bidirectional content redirection.

Configuration

Prerequisites:

  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops version 2311 or later
  • Citrix Workspace app for Windows 2402 or later

Starting with Citrix Workspace app for Windows 2402, bidirectional content redirection is configured entirely through Citrix Studio. For configuration details, see the Bidirectional content redirection documentation for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.

Note:

It is recommended to use the new Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Version 2402 Web Studio or later to configure the Bidirectional Content Redirection policy. For more information, see Manage deployments documentation.

Limitation:

  • No fallback mechanism is present if the redirection fails due to session launch issues.
  • When performing client-to-host redirection to a published application, ensure that the published application is set as the default browser. If it is not, bidirectional redirection might not work as expected.

Note:

For Citrix Workspace app for Windows versions prior to LTSR 2402 or 2311.1, see the configuration instructions in the current release documentation.

Bidirectional content redirection