Launching Apps from Workplace for Windows and macOS

Workplace for Windows and macOS is the starting point for using Workplace. From here, you can launch all of your apps right from the platform.

Launch a Local App

  1. Open Workplace for Windows or macOS and Sign in with valid credentials.
    You may be required to verify the sign-in by completing the multi-factor authentication on your mobile device.
  2. Click Apps in the left navigation panel.
  3. Select the app you wish to launch and click Launch.

    Launch_app_local_Word.pngNOTE: For LocalZone™ users, the app will open with a blue border and badge, indicating the app is running in LocalZone™.

    LocalZone_Word.png


Launch a Hybrid (Hosted) App

Your company might have a Balanced compliance policy, which means that if your device passes all required checks, you can work with local apps. If you fail any required checks, you will work in a Hybrid (hosted) environment. 

  1. Open Workplace for Windows or macOS and Sign in with valid credentials.
    You may be required to verify the sign-in by completing the multi-factor authentication on your mobile device.
  2. Click Apps in the left navigation panel.
  3. Select the hybrid app you wish to launch and you will notice a gray cloud icon on the logo and a note stating that the app will launch in a hosted environment. 
  4. Click Launch.

    Launch_app_hybrid.png

  5. You will see a progress bar as Citrix launches your hosted application. The first time you launch a hosted app it takes a minute, but if you keep at least one hosted app open while you’re working, any app you launch after that will open immediately.
    Citrix_progress_bar.png

    The app will not include the LocalZone™ blue border and badge because your computer doesn't actually contain the work applications or data - Citrix opens a window or portal to manipulate those programs and files located in the cloud. 




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