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How do I change Citrix StoreFront from http to https?

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How do I change Citrix StoreFront from http to https?

Go to StoreFront and click Server Group on the left panel. Click Change Base URL on the right panel. Type the base URL and click OK.

How do I bind SSL certificate in Citrix StoreFront?

Bind the SSL certificate to IIS

  1. Start InetMgr.
  2. Expand IIS Manager, right click on Default Web Site, and click Edit Bindings…
  3. Click Add… Note: Do not remove the http binding.
  4. Select the Type: dropdown.
  5. Select https, then select the certificate you just imported. Click OK.
  6. Click Close.

How does Citrix StoreFront authentication work?

Users log on to their devices using their smart cards and PINs. The Citrix Desktop Lock then silently authenticates users to StoreFront through the XenApp Services URL. Users are automatically authenticated when they access their desktops and applications, and are not prompted for their PINs again.

Why Citrix Cannot complete my request?

This can happen because of bindings on IIS. Make sure if the base URL is https then there should be https binding on StoreFront server with valid certificates if not then change base URL to http and confirm you have http/port 80 binding on IIS.

How do I generate and install SSL certificate on a StoreFront server for https connections?

Installing Certificate

  1. Double click on Server Certificates.
  2. Click Complete Certificate Request….
  3. Select Certificate file to import and enter any friendly name that helps you to track the certificate.
  4. Select the Sites\Default Web Site node, and click Bindings….
  5. Click Add.

How do I update my Citrix StoreFront certificate?

Replace expired or expiring storefront certificate

  1. To renew a expiring certificate go into certlm.msc and expand personal store and go into certificates.
  2. Certificate renewed till 2022.
  3. We now need to export it out as a pfx (private key included)
  4. Export wizard click next.
  5. We want to export the private key click next.

How do I configure Citrix Receiver for Windows manually add http stores?

Instructions

  1. Click Start and enter regedit.
  2. For 64-bit Windows client machines, navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Citrix\
  3. In Dazzle, set AllowAddStore value to A to allow users to add non-secure stores.

What is the use of Citrix StoreFront?

Citrix StoreFront is an enterprise app store for users that aggregates and presents virtual app and desktop resources from on-premises and hybrid deployments—delivering a near-native user experience across Citrix Workspace app (formerly Citrix Receiver) on any platform.

How do I access my Citrix StoreFront?

On the Windows Start screen or Apps screen, locate and click the Citrix StoreFront tile. Select the Stores node in the right pane of the Citrix StoreFront management console and, in the results pane, select a store.

How do I open StoreFront management console?

Open the Citrix Analytics service management console by clicking Manage. In the Citrix Analytics service management console, select Settings > Data Sources. In the Virtual App and Desktops card, select the (⋮) menu icon then select Connect StoreFront deployment.

What is Citrix application delivery controller?

Application delivery controllers are purpose-built networking appliances whose function is to improve the performance, security and resiliency of applications delivered over the web.

How do I update certificates on StoreFront server?

How do I create a storefront deployment on HTTPS (SSL)?

Now, you can create a StoreFront deployment on secure service using https (SSL). Open the StoerFront console, click Server Group in the left pane. StoreFront is not currently using the SSL certificate. Click Change Base URL in the Actions pane. Change http: to https: and click OK.

How to change the base URL of a server in storefront?

1 Go to StoreFront and click Server Group on the left panel. 2 Click Change Base URL on the right panel. 3 Type the base URL and click OK.

Can I use HTTP with Citrix storefront?

In some recent lab testing I setup Citrix StoreFront to use HTTP as I was running some quick tests and didn’t need HTTPS for my test. Unfortunately, by default, the Citrix Receiver only allows you to connect via HTTPS. If you enter an HTTP URL, it won’t allow you to save it and instead, get the following error:

How do I disable TLS/SSL in the web server hosting storefront?

Citrix recommends that you disable TLS 1.0 and 1.1 support in the Web Server hosting StoreFront. You should enforce this via group policy objects, which create the necessary registry settings on the StoreFront server to disable older protocols like TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1. See also the Microsoft TLS/SSL Settings reference topic.

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