Linux Client
Proton Drive really needs the ability to sync desktop files automatically. This post focuses on a Linux client for Proton Drive.

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Xavier De Yzaguirre i Maura commented
Very important
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Bob J commented
Unlimited plan here. I hope the Proton Drive Linux Client is more stable and less "fragile" than the client for MacOS. I can't speak for the Windows client. The I/O for the MacOS client is terribly slow. The syncing is tenuous and somewhat erratic. I'm using Filen now which works like the Proton client should work. I'm afraid it's going to be a long while before I trust Proton Drive enough to actually use it for much.
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yannick commented
currently using an annoying VM Shared Drive workaround for filesyncing, still hoping for a linux Drive Client or proper rclone support
Zorin/ubuntu Main& Proton Visionary User
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Brad Vandermeulen commented
This is the only thing stopping me from fully transitioning to Proton.
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mivkov commented
I really really need this, or at least a documented and supported API so that the wonderful people of rclone can do their magic and make synchronisation with my local files possible. Proton Drive is absolutely useless to me otherwise.
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Pet D commented
Been a paying customer for over a year. It would be great if you could add Drive support for Linux. Many users have been requesting this feature for the past three years. Thanks!
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Shane commented
Only thing stopping me to purchasing proton subscription is lack of drive client for Linux.
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Edward Borland commented
I pay for unlimited and don't use Proton Drive at all as I'm a Linux user.
I now use Baikal, Floccus, Webdav and Fossify apps for calendar, tasks, bookmarks and contacts. It ties together nicely in Thunderbird with Proton Bridge.
I can use Fossify Contacts/Phone (F-Droid) on my phone to dial with and address emails. I've been able to cover all the deficiencies. I'm using Seafile for documents and Immich for images. It is possible to be Google free and use Proton Mail on Linux.
I'm planning on downgrading my plan to only Proton Mail as the functionality is insufficient for me unless they surprise me. A Proton VPN linux client with split tunneling, a drive client of course and cli clients. A contacts app for Android would be nice too.
It's Proton's email that is what I want most. Unless there is an comprehensive integrated suite of apps for Linux people won't buy in.
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John Housley commented
It is exhausting being left behind by a privacy-oriented service while Windows and macOS users get first-class support.
I've been a long-time subscriber (currently Visionary) but I can't justify continued support if my preferred platform doesn't get any love.
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Violin Doggy commented
This is the main reason I don't use proton drive more. The sync feature would have been really useful. It's a same we can't have it...
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Violin Doggy commented
This is the main reason I don't use proton drive more. The sync feature would have been really useful. It's a same we can't have it...
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catspawn commented
After finishing the VPN stuff, please create Proton Drive Linux client next and nothing else. No point in opting for privacy when we're stuck with Windows.
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Jesse commented
When making a Linux client, please create a headless client and allow mapping local directories to remote (e.g., local path /path/to/my/server/backup -> Drive path /server/backup)
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Sébastien Quéniart commented
L'absence d'application de bureau pour linux (mint dans mon cas) est un vrai problème. C'est une perte de temps considérable de devoir chercher les différentes dernières versions entre différents appareils. Sur ce point, je regrette Dropbox.
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Gevk commented
Our PCs are all going to Linux... which is causing a substantial issue with our Drive storage... since the browser is NOT sufficient to properly maintain a local and sync-ed cloud copy of for example accounting and tax files.
We are going to start using filen.io for our more last and current year files which require active back and forth... and use Proton for now as sort of an archive.
If filen convinces and Proton Linux is not forthcoming... well, it's obvious what will happen... and then it really only is because of Proton being spread too thin and not being able to deliver the progress on the most requested features. -
LN commented
I NEED this!!! How can you claim to protect privacy and then force us to use Windows!
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stone.jeffrey@protonmail.com commented
I only use linux on my computer and laptops. Not much value added in using proton drive until it supports linux.
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stone.jeffrey@protonmail.com commented
I only use linux on my desktops and laptops. Very little value in using it until it works on the main computers that I and my family use.
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Bob J commented
Filen.io (Filen) works great! You can sync local folders across devices. They have clients for Mac, Windows and Linux. You can also just have a web drive if you don't want the data to reside on a device. The iOS and Android apps work well. It's very reasonably priced too.
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Yannick Doe commented
I've found a solution: Filen.io .