In this scenario, the smartcard middleware has to be installed on the virtual desktops as well as configured on the thin client side.

The View Connection Server has to be configured on the thin client side.



The View Connection Server has to be configured to accept connections via SSL/TLS secured https URLs. The root certificate of the certificate used for this service has to be known as the trusted root certificate on the thin client (- see How-To Deploying Trusted Root Certificates Certificate Type SSL Certificate).


  1. Select the appropriate PKCS#11 support for the smartcard under Sessions > Horizon Client > Horizon Client Global > Smartcard.
    • Gemalto/SafeNet eToken
    • cryptovision sc/interface
    • Gemalto IDPrime
    • Athena IDProtect
    • A.E.T. SafeSign
    • Secmaker Net iD

    For the CoolKey cryptographic library, please refer to the FAQ Using a Custom PKCS#11 Library.

  2. Configure the Server URL under Sessions > Horizon Client > Horizon Client Sessions > [session name] > Connection settings.


    Start the URL with https://!