Deprecation of Citrix mVPN Support in Microsoft Edge for Android

If your organization does not use Citrix Mobile VPN (mVPN) integration support in Microsoft Edge for Android, you can safely disregard this message.

[What and Why:]

Microsoft is retiring Citrix Mobile VPN (mVPN) integration support in Microsoft Edge for Android, beginning with Edge version 153. Citrix mVPN integration in Edge for Android depends on legacy third-party components that present ongoing compatibility and maintenance challenges as Android platform requirements continue to evolve.

To help ensure a secure, reliable, and supportable experience for Microsoft Edge users, Microsoft will retire Citrix mVPN integration support in Edge for Android.

[Rollout Schedule:]

• Retirement begins in mid-September 2026.

[Impact on Your Organization:]

Who is affected:

• Organizations that currently use Citrix Mobile VPN (mVPN) integration with Microsoft Edge for Android.
• Users who rely on Citrix mVPN to access internal corporate resources through Microsoft Edge for Android.
• Admins responsible for mobile access, Android device support, or Edge for Android configuration.

Platforms/Services:

• Microsoft Edge for Android
• Citrix Mobile VPN (mVPN)
• Android devices

What will happen:

• Microsoft Edge for Android will no longer integrate with Citrix Mobile VPN (mVPN).
• Users who rely on Citrix mVPN to access internal corporate resources through Edge for Android may need to migrate to an alternative supported mobile access solution.
• Existing workflows that depend specifically on Citrix mVPN integration in Edge for Android may no longer function as expected.
• This change affects only Citrix mVPN integration and does not impact other Microsoft Edge for Android capabilities.

[Action Required/Recommendations:]

Administrators should take the following actions:

• Identify affected users: Determine whether your organization currently uses Citrix Mobile VPN (mVPN) with Microsoft Edge for Android.
• Review dependencies: Assess business workflows, applications, and internal sites that depend on Citrix mVPN integration in Edge for Android.
• Plan a migration strategy: Evaluate and validate alternative supported mobile access solutions that meet your organization's requirements.
• Communicate with impacted users: Inform users of the upcoming change and provide guidance on approved replacement solutions.
• Complete migration before retirement: Ensure affected users transition away from Citrix mVPN-dependent workflows before support is removed.

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.