Summary
- Microsoft is retiring Citrix Mobile VPN (mVPN) integration support in Microsoft Edge for Android, starting with Edge version 153.
- Organizations using Citrix mVPN to provide Android mobile access through Edge may need to move users to another supported solution.
- The change affects Edge for Android, Citrix mVPN-dependent workflows, and Android device users who access internal corporate resources through this integration.
- IT admins should identify affected users and dependencies, validate a replacement access method, and communicate the migration plan before support is removed.
Microsoft is retiring Citrix Mobile VPN integration within Microsoft Edge for Android starting mid September 2026 due to legacy compatibility challenges. Organisations using this integration must identify affected users, review workflow dependencies, and plan a migration to alternative mobile access solutions before support ends.
Administrator impact: Administrators must identify users relying on this integration and migrate them to an alternative access solution before mid September 2026.
End user impact: Users relying on Citrix Mobile VPN to access internal resources through Microsoft Edge for Android will lose this capability and require an alternative solution.
Score rationale: This retirement removes a specific integration feature for Android devices, requiring migration planning for affected organisations.
Microsoft Edge for Android will retire Citrix Mobile VPN (mVPN) integration starting mid-September 2026 due to compatibility issues. Organizations using this integration must identify affected users, assess dependencies, plan migration to alternative solutions, and communicate changes before support ends. Other Edge features remain unaffected.
Message ID: MC1478969
Primary Service: Edge
Admin Impact: High
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 15 Sept 2026
Release End: 15 Sept 2026
Published: Sep 24, 2026
Expires: 28 Dec 2026
Last updated: 25 Sept 2026
Category: Plan for Change
Service: Edge, VDI, Microsoft 365 suite
Tag: User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
History
9/24/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
If your organization does not use Citrix Mobile VPN (mVPN) integration support in Microsoft Edge for Android, you can safely disregard this message.
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.