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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Dan
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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
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Indeed, please group this idea with "Proton Drive" topic so it will increase the number of votes above 4'000
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Francois
commented
Same situation than Ivo with Infomaniak
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Ivo Vegter
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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
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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
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Are not there a rout map on this important development?
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Ahmad
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Why this isn't a thing yet? what they are wating!
is 3772 votes not enough for them or what -
George Armstrong
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The main thing preventing me from opening my wallet.
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sssammm
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Quite amazed that is is just mentioned as something that might be based on an macos sdk that may be open sourced in the future...
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Eleazar González
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We need a client to sync files in linux desktop and should be a decent one like Mega client.
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Ruben
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I'm currently switching from Goolge Drive/Photos & Amazon Photos to Proton. I pay for the service and like it in general, but a linux client would be very welcome! Maybe Proton could at least give some updates on if they're considering it or whats holding them back!
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Milley
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It is ridiculous why privacy company still didn't do this.
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Maciej Klasa commented
No dedicated linux client is a dealbreaker for me. I want to ditch MS OneDrive, even if that means I'd have to pay more.
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Wander
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I want to get rid of US suppliers as much as possible and therefore chose Proton. For the OS, I am going to use Linux (Mint) and need a link to Proton Drive for that. So herewith an urgent request to develop an app for this. I am sure that given the current circumstances, there is or will be more need for this.
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Frankell de Oliveira Souza commented
I really like Proton's solutions, but you're clearly failing to give Linux users their due! I currently use MEGA because it has a Linux client.
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YO
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Proton Drive Client for Linux:
Very Critical. -
Edward Borland
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I'm on the unlimited plan. As a Linux user the 500GB of storage isn't of much value to me. Being able to mount my Proton Drive on the filesystem and being able to use an API to access it would be a game changer for many people out there!
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C
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Thanks for combining all the issues - now can we get some action please?
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Bob J
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Filen.io just works. Trying to use the web app in Linux is next to impossible. I decided that I wasn't going to waste a lot of time using it or waiting on a Linux client from Proton.
I considered sevaral of the other solutions available that had Linux clients. They either didn't match my minimum requirements (cross platform, open source (enough), end-to-end encrypted, etc., or when I tried them by getting monthly subscriptions and trying them, they just didn't work very well. Some were just terrible.
I finally tried Filen.io. You can mount the drive or you can sync a local folder on multiple devices. As with anything, you have to figure things out - no problem. Filen.io is quite stable and just works.
So, I've found a solution that works and that's quite reasonably priced. In fact, its seems to work better than Proton Drive on platforms that have a Proton Drive client. Would I prefer that Proton provide a Linux client? Yes. Am I going to remember that they didn't and disregarded the Linux users? Yes. Am I going to be in a hurry to switch to a Proton Drive Linux client when it becomes available? No. Am I going to consider all of this when my current Proton subscription is up for renewal? YES!
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Kittythekiller
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The second most voted Idea and proton dev just ignored it! Do they even care about what they're users says?? What is wrong with them!!