Get started
This article is a reference document to help you get started with Citrix Workspace app for Linux.
Open Citrix Workspace app
You can open Citrix Workspace app either at a terminal prompt or from one of the supported desktop environments.
Ensure that the environment variable ICAROOT is set to point to the actual installation directory.
Tip:
The following instruction does not apply to installations made from the Web packages, and where the tarball is used. This instruction is applicable when the requirements for self-service have not been met.
Terminal prompt
To start the Citrix Workspace app at the terminal prompt:
- Type
/opt/Citrix/ICAClient/selfservice -
Press Enter (where /opt/Citrix/ICAClient is the directory in which you installed the Citrix Workspace app). The Do you accept the EULA? dialog box appears.
- Click Accept to continue with adding the store.
Note:
The Do you accept the EULA? dialog box appears only if you access the Citrix Workspace app for Linux first time after the installation.
Linux desktop
You can start the Citrix Workspace app from a desktop environment using a file manager.
On some desktops, you can also start Citrix Workspace app from a menu. Citrix Workspace app is available in different menus depending on your Linux distribution.
On Ubuntu, the Citrix Workspace app icon appears as follows:
Add accounts
If your administrator asks you to add an account, follow these steps.
To add a Citrix Workspace app account
- Open the Citrix Workspace for Linux.
- In the Welcome to Citrix Workspace screen, enter your details and click Continue.
- Enter your credentials, if prompted.
To add another account, do the following:
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From the Citrix Workspace app, click the account icon in the top‑right corner and click the Accounts option.
Or,
Click the App indicator icon in the top‑right corner and click the Preferences option.
The Citrix Workspace app - Preferences screen appears.
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In the Preferences window, click the Accounts tab and click Add. The Add Account screen appears.
- Enter your work email or server address provided by the IT department.
- Click Add. The account is added successfully.
Switch between accounts
To switch between accounts, you must have added two or more accounts.
Note:
The Switch Accounts option is visible only if you’ve added two or more accounts.
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From the Citrix Workspace app, click the account icon in the top‑right corner and click the Switch Accounts option.
- Click the account that you want to switch to. The Welcome to Citrix Workspace screen appears.
- Enter your details and click Continue.
- Enter your credentials, if prompted.