In order to access Citrix on a personal machine, users will need to 1) install the Citrix Workspace client, 2) register for Citrix access, and 3) understand file/drive locations. Install the Citrix Workspace App on your computer first, and follow the instructions below to register. After completing registration, proceed to File Browsing & Drive Mapping from Citrix to learn how to access files from an app running through Citrix. Note that you need to re-register every academic year. 

Below are instruction videos for Mac and Windows users, showing how you can register for Citrix access and open a program on your personal machine.

Video: How to Register for Citrix on a Mac

Video: How to Register for Citrix access on a Windows PC

Steps for registration:

1. Go to https://citrix.hamilton.edu/. This is the gateway to access all the apps offered through the Citrix system.

2. Type your Hamilton email ID and password, and choose the domain. Click “Log On” to sign in.

   • Students: keep the domain section as students.hamilton.edu.

   • Faculty and staff: change the domain section to hamilton.edu.  

     

3. Click the registration link at the bottom, saying “Click this link to register for access.” 

   • If the link does not work, visit https://www.hamilton.edu/applications/citrix or https://www.hamilton.edu/citrix.

4. Click on “CREATE MY CITRIX ACCOUNT” to complete registration. 

5. If the registration was successful, click the link (https://citrix.hamilton.edu) to go back to the Citrix system. It may take up to 10 minutes for the Citrix server to update your registration information. 
   

6. The registration is complete if you can see the program icons on https://citrix.hamilton.edu.

7. Proceed to File Browsing & Drive Mapping from Citrix to learn how to access files from an app running through Citrix. 
   
    

Steps for opening an app through citrix:

1. Visit https://citrix.hamilton.edu/ and log in using your Hamilton credentials. 

   • Students: keep the domain section as students.hamilton.edu.

   • Faculty and staff: change the domain section to hamilton.edu.  

2. To open an app, click on the app’s icon. Then, click “Open Citrix Workspace Launcher.”