Citrix Remote Access via Public Computer (Windows)

This guide is intended for individuals wishing to access Citrix through a Windows public computer.

How to Connect to Citrix on a Windows Public Computer

1. Go to http://citrix.spu.edu
   
   
2. If you are prompted for your credentials proceed to step 10. If this is your first time logging into Citrix you will be prompted to install the Citrix Receiver. Check the box and click Install
   
   
   
3. The Citrix receiver setup file will download. Open this file
   
   
   
4. If you are prompted to "Run" or "Save" the file, choose Run
   
   
   
5. You may be prompted to accept changes on your computer, select Yes
   
   
6. Setup will now begin, select Install and follow the on screen instructions to proceed
   - (Note: You may be prompted to restart your computer once setup has completed, so be sure to save any important documents before proceeding)
   
   
7. If you are prompted to "Add Account" or "Finish", select Finish
   
   
   
8. Click Continue to confirm installation has completed
   
   
   
9. If your browser prompts you for permission, select Always run on this site
   
   
   
10. You will be prompted to enter your credentials. In the "User name" field, type in accounts\ followed by your SPU username. In the password field, type in your SPU password
    
11. You will now be directed to your Citrix home page. To add applications to the home screen, click the "plus" icon on the left
    
    
12. Clicking on an application will pin it to your Citrix home screen
    
    
    
13. Descriptions of application icons:
    • Microsoft Office 2013: Access to Office programs such as Word, Outlook, Excel, etc. 
    • My Work Documents: Within here are your files/folders from your SPU My Documents folder
    • Departmental File Share: Access to Matthew and department files
    • SPSS: Opens SPSS
    • My Work Desktop: Allows to you remotely connect to your SPU computer. Enables you to control your SPU machine as if you were physically logged into it. You will need to know the name of your office computer. To find the computer name, look for the computer icon on your desktop. The name will be listed in parenthesis.
       - (Note: your SPU machine must be powered on and connected to SPU's network for this function to work)
    • INB: Opens INB
    • EMS: Opens the EMS client
    • Raisers Edge: Opens Raisers Edge
    • Talisma: Opens the Talisma client
    
    
14. Once applications have been added to the Citrix home screen, applications can be opened by clicking the respective icon
    
    

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