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Some users running synthetic monitors to test Citrix Cloud connections from public hives reported that a few monitors become stuck at the "Detect Workspace" prompt. This behavior was inconsistent, with some monitors seemingly configured the same way functioning normally while others encountered this issue. The root cause was identified as related to the Citrix Workspace store’s launch method settings. The "Detect Workspace" screen corresponds to the Citrix client detection page, which is controlled on the store side rather than by Scoutbees or the synthetic monitors themselves. Specifically, when the store is configured with the "Launch virtual apps and desktops" setting set to either "Open in Citrix Workspace app" or "Let the user choose," this page appears. On public hives, where the browser environment is fresh and does not retain prior user choices, the prompt recurs on every run, causing the monitors to stall at this screen. To resolve this, it is necessary to verify and compare the launch settings in Citrix Cloud under Workspace Configuration (or the targeted StoreFront store). Monitors stuck on the detection prompt typically point to stores configured with "Open in CWA" or "Let the user choose," while those that bypass the prompt are connected to stores set to "Use web browser to access apps and desktops." Changing the store’s launch setting to "Use web browser" bypasses the native Citrix Workspace app detection page, allowing the synthetic monitors on public hives to proceed without interruption. Before making any changes, administrators should confirm these settings by comparing the store configurations between monitors that are stuck and those that are working. This ensures an accurate diagnosis and prevents unintended side effects from changing the launch mode. Since this is a store-level configuration, it requires adjustments within the Citrix Cloud management console, specifically under Workspace Configuration. If the issue persists or if the public hive environments themselves seem problematic, submitting a support ticket for those specific hives is recommended. For additional guidance on managing Citrix Cloud Workspace configurations and optimizing monitor setups, see the ControlUp Knowledge Base and Citrix documentation on Workspace Configuration: https://docs.controlup.com and https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-cloud/workspace-configuration.html.

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