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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c0sf commented
Can we at the very least get an api or authentication method we can at least use with rclone (passkey support for 2fa at least so we can get the authentication working) ?
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Rich commented
I'm a paid proton unlimited subscriber and primarily a Linux user, we really need a client asap as i enjoy the other services i don't want to have to shop around for alternatives.
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Jérôme Hambye-Verbrugghen commented
I have just made the payment to (finally, at least that's what I thought) make the switch from Google services to Proton. I have to admit I'm disappointed at how little Linux user integration there is within Proton (which of course, I should have checked before paying for anything)
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Ricardo Castelo Branco commented
Please, make apps for Arch Linux (Drive, Pass, etc)
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Gevk commented
What I find rather strange is that smaller E2ee storage companies like Filen.io are perfectly capable to produce a Linux client. If Proton waits too long, my data will move since I am no longer willing to rely on any software that does not also support Linux. That way I can move OS as needed.
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Gevk commented
Time for all these win laptops to go to Linux. Before long it will no longer be acceptable not to offer a Linux solution.
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Gevk commented
With so many windows laptops going obsolete (our first win11 one already ends 10/24), it really is time to move on. A native Linux app is for that essential...
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ShinobiX9X commented
pCloud has an appimage. Pretty sure the Proton people should be able to have a decent Proton Drive app for a GNU/Linux distro (Arch Linux here)
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uservoice987054 commented
Waiting...Waiting...
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Nico Daiconik commented
This is why I dont have a (family) paid account...
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Ryt commented
I agree to this and all the comments. I just don't think the desktop files (in ~/Desktop) are more important than other directories. So I suggest the sync should be configurable. E.g. add a ~/.proton/drive/sync file in which you list all files and directories that should be synced (with possibility to also add exceptions). This method also makes it easy to update the configuration via scripts (provided the config file is well structured). Some notification feature added to this would also be nice, e.g. if you remove, move or rename a directory or file which is on the sync list.
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Pete Yadlowsky commented
Native Linux FS client: it's there for Windows and Apple, now we need it for Linux. Actually, we needed it yesterday. If it doesn't show up soon, I'll probably dump Proton Drive and go with something else.
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Steve commented
The lack of a Linux client is the only thing stopping from me a subscription service. I really want to move off Dropbox but need Linux support.
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Dan commented
The only thing that keeps me from fully migrating to Proton is the absence of an official Drive client for Linux (mainly Debian/Ubuntu but Fedora/OpenSuse would be great as well). Sure, there are ways of achieving this, but it seems a bit ironic to have to use a 3rd party solution to access a privacy-oriented service :)
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Francois commented
Same situation than Ivo with Infomaniak
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Ivo Vegter commented
In addition to paying for Proton Unlimited, I'm paying a separate subscription to Mega, just because Mega has a functional Linux client for real-time synchronisation to keep my work folders backed up and consistent across different devices.
I really ought to be able to use Proton Drive for this, given that I pay for the storage space already. Please tell me a Linux client is coming soon.
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cb commented
My computer is not supported by Windows 11. As such, since Windows 10 is no longer supported by October, I either need to buy a new computer, or switch to Linux.
As my computer still works fine, I decided to switch to Linux.
Unfortunately, there does not seem to be Linux client for Proton Drive.
This would be a critical functionality for me to keep my paid account.
Therefore, I support the call for the development of a Linux client for Proton Drive; especially since I can imagine many users are in the same situation with the phase out of windows 10.
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brnt commented
Are not there a rout map on this important development?
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Ahmad commented
Why this isn't a thing yet? what they are wating!
is 3772 votes not enough for them or what -
George Armstrong commented
The main thing preventing me from opening my wallet.