Proton Docs / collaboration suite
(folders and docs similar to GoogleDocs)
Proton mail needs some collaborative word processor and spreadsheet in a drive where people can securely work on it but only the person who owns the files can keep them and no one can download them or copy them.
Introducing Docs in Proton Drive – collaborative document editing that’s actually private: https://proton.me/blog/docs-proton-drive
With Docs you can:
- Write with privacy — Create and edit documents within Proton Drive, knowing your contents are only accessible to you and those you choose to share with.
- Share and invite anyone — Invite other users to view or edit your documents with a single click.
- Collaborate in real-time — Changes are reflected immediately, ensuring every contributor always sees the most up-to-date version.
- View cursors and presence indicators — See who else is viewing or editing the document, enhancing teamwork and communication.
- Leave comments and replies — Add comments to share feedback without editing the document. Comments are visible to all collaborators, keeping everyone in the loop.
- Import and export with ease — You can upload .docx documents, edit them, and download in various formats like .docx, .txt, .md, and HTML.
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A.M. commented
Concur: "Protondrive integration with File Explorers similar to how onedrive or Dropbox works. Allow the ability to save files in File Explorer directly to Protondrive."
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Arnas commented
And when you release macOS app, please add function like in dropbox: automatically save screenshots to protondrive and make sharable link copied to clipboard.
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Mark Edwards commented
I concur with this request. Being able to work offline on a downloaded Protondrive folder on my laptop that syncs up with the offsite Protondrive when I reconnect to internet is a must for me as it creates the redundancy I'm looking for (similar to Egynte or Google Drive File).
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Anonymous commented
After sharing a file. Can we determine if the recipientt has downloaded the file?
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GS commented
I too want: Sync files automatically from my laptop. This is a real critical issue and make file management and updating acceptable. For now, ProtonDrive is just a place to store data you don't need to work with...Like TimeMachine.
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Anonymous commented
Protondrive integration with File Explorers similar to how onedrive or Dropbox works. Allow the ability to save files in File Explorer directly to Protondrive.
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A commented
Please include the ability to share folders with other collaborators
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Keef commented
I definitely need to share/save files with protondrive and not gdrive. I use android and really feel the need to directly use protondrive. Thanks
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Pól commented
The ability to share a link from ProtonDrive of a working file with contacts, for example a text file for contacts to open with an online editor like LibreOffice and edit documents live online similar to how collaborative online document editors are used in ONLYOFFICE.com and Nextcloud etc.
Keep up the great work, thanks!
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tn5421 commented
Couldn't they just install and run an instance of CryptPad? Why duplicate the effort?
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Sebastien commented
Totally agree with this. And even if an "online docs version is a long way"... at least being able to see a preview of an Excel spreadsheet or word document. Seriously if the file isn't an image or a PDF we have to download it to see it??!! This is the most painful thing for a cloud drive. And it's actually what makes me stay on Google for the time being. Also agree on one of the comment here... Products are really great, but really are taking wayyyyy too long to come out. The calendar on an iOS browser isn't even capable of showing a monthly layout!! Hire people... There's a lot of work to be done... If possible not in a year!
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Justin commented
At this point the company is struggling just to get Proton Calendar out of an over-a-year-long Beta; with a mobile app barely launching, and there has been no official roll out of the year-long-plus launch of Proton Mail Beta on either desktop or mobile. I'd prefer to see them focused on getting the current products (mail, drive and calendar) up to speed.
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Justin commented
This is almost a given usability feature and shouldn't have to be lobbied/voted for. All of the major cloud storage systems provide this including pCloud. Without a mobile and desktop app for syncing most people will find their workflow severely hampered. Who want's to log into a web interface every time they need that document or spreadsheet?
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Anonymous commented
I love this email that it is literally one of the only ones I could find that was safe!
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Anonymous commented
The ability to edit documents within the drive.
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Sam commented
syncing to and from laptop and android phone are most important to me.
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Anonymous commented
Linux client, please!!
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Anonymous commented
How much longer before ProtonDrive is released?
I would also like to see an IOS app (like ProtonMail) for using my files on the phone. -
micheal phil commented
This is an issue 2 - why does aol app keep closing - https://www.talk2techguru.com/forums/topic/why-does-aol-app-keep-crashing/
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Anonymous commented
Wouldn't it be better to avoid expanding into creating vast mediocre unperfected products? Wouldn't it be better to avoid delaying timelines and perfect what already makes ProtonMail unique and excellent?
+ calendar
+ contacts
+ emailPeople like the idea of one platform to rule them all, but it just isn't realistic. The reason Apple is what it is today, is because they knew how to perfect and focus on a few products. Imagine that level of focus from Protonmail.
One can already find many of the services ProtonMail users are requesting and it would take years for ProtonMail to catch up. Some of these services requested on this site include:
Encrypted Knowledge Cloud Storage: Available with sync.com or pCloud
Zero Tracking Web Browser: Available with Brave, Firefox, or Tor
Password Manager: Available with 1Password or a multitude of othersWhere do you find a good encrypted calendar? Where do you find reliable encrypted email? Where do you find encrypted contacts? The answer is ProtonMail. These 3 services fit nicely together, are unique, and reinforce the utility of one another.
I hope ProtonMail will make their core gorgeous, and pour their resources and time into them, before moving on. I hope they avoid the customer sirens requesting they do "everything" in the realm of security. People flock to companies that do a few things truly great, not to ones that do a lot of things mediocre.
If you agree, I found a nice feature request to "focus on your core", where your votes would be great. Also, feel free to repost this anywhere people are getting carried away requesting features, or send it to management if anyone knows how. We can help this great company focus on being great instead of getting carried away.
https://protonmail.uservoice.com/forums/284483-protonmail/suggestions/32772787-just-focus-on-your-core-values-and-avoid-feature-c