Review the update and plan any required actions before rollout.
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Mid-September 2026
📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement
Deprecation of Citrix mVPN Support in Microsoft Edge for Android
Message ID: MC1478969
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.
Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro
