How to Launch a Citrix Virtual Desktop

How to open a virtual desktop through Citrix.
  1. Make sure you have the Citrix Workspace App for Windows, or Citrix Workspace App for Mac installed on your computer. Alternatively, you can use the Citrix Workspace App for HTML5. 
  1. Next you will need to log into the FVTC Citrix website (How to Log Into Citrix)
  2. Once you have the Workspace App installed/enabled and you are logged into the FVTC Citrix Website. You will see the following screen.
    Citrix_Windows_Capture7
  3. Select the DESKTOPS button.
    screenshot of menu options Home, Apps, and Desktops
  4. Now find the desktop you wish to launch, and click the icon. Ex. Windows 11 Workstation.
    screenshot of Windows 11 Workstation option
  5. After you click the icon, the application will load
  • If you are using the Citrix Workspace App for HTML5 (the Use web browser option), the desktop will load in a new browser tab.
  • If you are using the Citrix Workspace App for Windows/Mac, the workspace application will launch and begin loading the desktop


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citrix, vdi, virtual, myapps, computer, lab, software, it, trainingvm, training vm, vm 
Doc ID:
98669
Owned by:
Thom W. in FVTC
Created:
2020-03-11
Updated:
2026-08-06
Sites:
Fox Valley Technical College