With HTML Access, the client system does not require any software other than a supported browser. The Horizon 7 deployment must meet certain software requirements.

Browsers on the client system
Browser Version
Chrome 84, 85
Internet Explorer 11
Safari 13, 14
Firefox 80, 81
Microsoft Edge 44, 84, 85
VMware Workspace ONE Web The latest version in the Apple App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play Store (Android devices).
Note:
  • On an Android device, Chrome does not support the Windows key, multiple monitors, copy and paste to the system, file transfer, printing, H.264 decoding, credential cleanup, and an external mouse. The Del, Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+Y, Ctrl+Z key combinations do not work on the software keyboard.
  • On a mobile device, Safari does not support an external mouse, the Windows key, multiple monitors, copy and paste to the system, file transfer, printing, H.264 decoding, and credential cleanup.
Client operating systems
Operating System Version
Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit)

8.x (32-bit and 64-bit)

10 (32-bit and 64-bit)

macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)

10.13.x (High Sierra)

iOS 10 or later
Chrome OS 28.x or later
Android 7 or later
Remote desktops
HTML Access requires Horizon Agent 7.0 or later and supports all the desktop operating systems that Horizon Agent 7.0 supports. For more information, see "Supported Operating Systems for Horizon Agent" in version 7.0 or later of the Horizon 7 Installation document.
Pool settings
HTML Access requires the following pool settings.
  • The Max resolution of any one monitor setting must be 1920x1200 or higher so that the remote desktop has at least 17.63 MB of video RAM.
  • If you use 3D applications, or if end users use a MacBook with Retina Display or a Google Chromebook Pixel, see Setting the Screen Resolution.
Connection Server
The HTML Access option must be installed in Connection Server.

When you install the HTML Access component, the VMware Horizon View Connection Server (Blast-In) rule is enabled in the Windows Firewall. This rule configures the firewall to allow inbound traffic to TCP port 8443 automatically.

Security Server
If you use a security server, the same version as Connection Server must be installed on the security server.
Note: You can use Unified Access Gateway appliances rather than security servers for secure external access.
Third-party firewalls
Add rules to allow the following traffic:
  • For servers (including security servers, Connection Server instances, and replica servers), allow inbound traffic to TCP port 8443.
  • For remote desktop virtual machines, allow inbound traffic (from servers) to TCP port 22443.
Display protocols
VMware Blast

When you use a Web browser to access a remote desktop, the VMware Blast display protocol is used rather than PCoIP or Microsoft RDP. VMware Blast uses HTTPS (HTTP over SSL/TLS).