Citrix MFA with LoginTC
April 14, 2025 •
Has your Citrix MFA solution been de-supported by your provider? Are you being asked to switch to a more costly and less suitable product in order to meet end-of-life requirements?
LoginTC MFA for Citrix puts control back in your hands. With LoginTC you can choose from a wide variety of configurations and deployment options.
Explore all the ways LoginTC can protect your Citrix deployments.
What is MFA for Citrix?
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Citrix adds an essential layer of security to Citrix environments by requiring users to verify their identity using more than just a username and password.
Whether accessing Citrix Gateway, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or other Citrix infrastructure, MFA ensures that only authorized users can gain access—even if their primary credentials are compromised. By requiring multiple identity factors (something you know, something you have, or something you are), MFA significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access and protects sensitive resources delivered through Citrix platforms.
Compatibility with Citrix
LoginTC MFA can be added to any Citrix deployment that uses the RADIUS protocol. That includes, but is not limited to:
- Citrix Netscaler
- Citrix Access Gateway
- Citrix Secure Private Access
- Any Citrix appliance that uses the RADIUS protocol
If you’re not sure whether LoginTC MFA can be used with your Citrix appliance, feel free to contact us for further information.
How can LoginTC MFA be used with Citrix?
LoginTC offers a wide range of flexible ways that administrators can secure Citrix with MFA. Our solutions are built on the idea that as an IT administrator, you know what’s best for your organization. LoginTC puts control back in your hands to decide things like what type of deployment, which authentication methods, and how you want them displayed to your end users.
Explore the many ways that LoginTC can be implemented below.
Iframe
One of the most common ways to authenticate into Citrix appliances is using Iframe authentication.
Iframe authentication involves a pop-up window appearing that shows possible authentication methods that the end-user can select from.
Below is an example of a user selecting the push notification authentication method, receiving a push notification to their device, and tapping Accept.
LoginTC offers a wide range of authentication methods that work with Iframe-based authentication, including:
- Push-Number Matching
- Push Normal
- Software OTP
- SMS OTP
- Phone Call
- Phone Call OTP
- Email OTP
- Bypass code
- U2F
- Hardware Token
- Passcode grid
- Authenticator App
Challenge and Challenge Interactive Mode
With Challenge and Challenge Interactive modes, after inputting their username and password, the end user will be prompted to choose an authentication mode, which the user will choose by inputting a text-based answer, prompting the second form of authentication.
Watch how challenge mode works with the Software OTP method below:
Watch how challenge interactive mode works with multiple prompts and allows users to seamlessly use SMS or Email OTP methods:
Users can authenticate with challenge mode using the following methods:
- Authenticator App
- Push number matching
- Push normal
- Software OTP
- Software Hardware Token
- Bypass Code
- Passcode grid
- Interactive Email
- SMS OTP
- Interactive Phone Call OTP
- Interactive Phone Call One-step
Direct Mode
End users can also authenticate using Direct Mode. With this format, after typing in their password, the end user inputs the response to the second-factor challenge directly into the same field.
Below is this mode in action using Software OTP method.
Direct mode can also be used with the following authentication methods:
- Authenticator App
- Push normal
- Software OTP
- Software Hardware Token
- Bypass Code
- Phone Call
On-premises deployment
Deploying Citrix on-premises offers an additional level of security for administrators looking to avoid reliance on an external cloud.
Using LoginTC Managed, administrators can take full control over their Citrix MFA operations, without sacrificing on usability and choice.
With an on-premises deployment, end users can authenticate using the following methods:
- Software token
- Hardware token
- Passcode grid
- Email passcode
- Bypass codes
- Security key
- Authenticator app
- SMS passcode
Conclusion
LoginTC MFA for Citrix provides a versatile and secure solution for organizations seeking to enhance their Citrix environments. With a wide array of authentication methods and deployment options, LoginTC empowers administrators to tailor their security measures to their specific needs.
Whether choosing Iframe, Challenge, or Direct Mode, or opting for an on-premises deployment, LoginTC offers flexibility and control. This ensures a robust multi-factor authentication system that protects sensitive resources while maintaining usability for end users.
Start your free trial today and experience the benefits of enhanced Citrix security with LoginTC.