I previously replied to an older post (ipad-os-rdp-smart-card-using-function) requesting iPadOS RD Client support for smart card credential pass-through. The original requested never replied to answer which smart card device they were using on iOS (iPadOS in my case).
I utilize RD Client on my iPad Pro to access my Azure Virtual Desktop work environment but am severely workflow-limited without this smart card pass-through functionality (unable to utilize signing, encryption, and PIV certificates maintained on my smart card).
Multiple smart card devices attempted:
- Thursby TSS-PK2 (firmware ver > 4.20)
- Bluetooth 4.2 Smart Card Reader (from twocanoes.com)
- FEITIAN iR301 Mobile Lightning Reader (from twocanoes.com)
I can successfully use the above smart card devices individually on my iPad Pro (outside of RD Client) with the Safari web browser or integrated Thursby “Sub Rosa” iOS app but this leaves an incomplete workflow without full functionality.
Please consider adding this functionality to your road-map.
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This would be great for those of us that need to use CAC authentication for multiple purposes and don’t always have access to a laptop.
Yes. Please enable Smart Card pass through on the iPad application. At least for the iPads running the M series chips.
Yes, CAC Passthrough is essential for all RD applications (specifically IOS) please provide an update to the RD app to support.
Confirmed the same thing. Adding one more device to your list.
I confirmed authenticating into RD Client works but pass-through does not work with:
Identiv SCR3500C https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV4D13Gwith MoKo USB C Female to Lightning Male (OTG) Adapter connector: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPHVTXQ9
Microsoft --- Please make this happen ASAP!
Yes please add PIV pass through. This is absolutely necessary for remote access for my organization. It’s strange and frustrating that non of the Microsoft iOS apps utilize the smart card API.
Me too…..we need to pass through smart card to windows Remote Host.
Hopping in to say I need this too. RD is nearly useless without it
Ditto! There are a lot of companies who still utilize common access cards and this pass through functionality would greatly enhance RD Client’s usability.
Yes please consider this!
