Citrix teams are constantly working to find new ways to improve the end-user experience and further enable productivity from within virtual sessions. That’s why we are excited to introduce the new Enable OneDrive container feature in Citrix Profile Management! This new capability makes it easier for end users to access their files and folders, no matter which desktop they sign in to. Now, users can roam the OneDrive local cache in the user profile across different desktops.

Previously, users had to sign in to their OneDrive accounts when using different desktops, leading to frustration and lost productivity. On top of that, downloading large amounts of files from the cloud had the potential to take time and slow down work, while desktops without internet access made it difficult to access OneDrive files.

Using Citrix Profile Management to roam the OneDrive local cache delivers a number of benefits:

  • Single Sign-On (SSO): After users sign in to their OneDrive account on a desktop, they don’t have to sign in to the account again when using different desktops. This saves time for users and makes the process of accessing files and folders more efficient.
  • Faster file access: OneDrive local files and folders are synced between desktops through the local area network (LAN). This means users can access their files immediately after signing in to their desktops, without having to wait for files to be downloaded from the cloud.
  • Offline access: Users can access their OneDrive files even on desktops that don’t have internet access. This is particularly useful for businesses that have some desktops that are not connected to the internet and that still want to provide access to OneDrive files.

Enabling the OneDrive container feature in Citrix Profile Management is simple, and there’s no additional setup or maintenance needed. Admins can enable the OneDrive container policy and specify the OneDrive folders to store in a OneDrive container (a VHDX disk). For more information, see our product documentation on enabling the OneDrive container. You can enable this feature using the Citrix Profile Management group policy, the Workspace Environment Management (WEM) service web console, or the Citrix Web Studio console. See the following screenshots for the configuration:

  • Enable using the Citrix Profile Management group policy:

  • Enable using the WEM service web console:

  • Enable using Citrix DaaS Web Studio console:

Once the feature is enabled, users can immediately access their OneDrive files when they sign in to their new desktops.

With this feature, end users can access their files and folders no matter where they are, making it easier for users to stay productive. Maximize your productivity and streamline your workflow by upgrading to the latest version of Citrix Profile Management today!