Horizon Client communicates with a server, which acts as a broker between the client device and remote desktops and published applications. You enter credentials into Horizon Client , the server authenticates your credentials, and then the server finds the remote desktops and published applications that you are entitled to use.
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Set the Certificate Checking Mode As a user, you can change how Horizon Client handles certificate checking. A certificate is a digital form of identification, similar to a passport or a driver's license. Server certificate checking occurs for connections between Horizon Client and a server. If you are unable to change modes, check with the administrator who may have deactivated this feature for Horizon Client .
Configure Device ID Sharing with OPSWAT If OPSWAT Mobile App is installed on the client device, you are prompted to share the client device ID when you start Horizon Client . You can also activate or deactivate device ID sharing by configuring a setting in Horizon Client .
Connect to a Remote Desktop or Published Application To connect to a remote desktop or published application, you must provide the name of a server and supply credentials for your user account.
Manage Saved Servers When you connect to a server, Horizon Client saves a shortcut for the server to the Servers window. Horizon Client saves a server shortcut, even if you mistype the name or type the wrong IP address. You can edit and remove server shortcuts.
Disconnecting From a Remote Desktop or Published Application When you are logged in to a remote desktop, you can disconnect without logging off so that applications remain open in the remote desktop. You can also disconnect from a published application so that the published application remains open.
Log Off From a Remote Desktop You can log off from a remote desktop, even if the remote desktop is not open in Horizon Client . If the remote desktop is open in Horizon Client , you can use the Windows Start menu to log off.
Disconnecting From a Server After you have finished using a remote desktop or published application, you can disconnect from the server.