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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NoBodySpecial commented
I think it would be awesome to have Proton Drive support for Linux. I use Manjaro Linux on my laptop fulltime, and Windows on my desktop full time. Having a Proton Drive client that allowed me to more easily move files between the 2 and store them in the cloud would be awesome. In the meantime I will continue using the shared folder and then moving them around accordingly.
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c2tz commented
personally, i'm not on linux, so i don't care about having a gui or cli for linux. however, implementing a protocol compatible with my synology or simply having a universal protocol that lets me interact without using the official proton client seems essential. In the same way that there's a bridge for protonmail or the possibility of importing a safe from another password manager. We need to try and make protondrive more universal, otherwise what's the point of having 6 to that you can't use?
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JPummil commented
Lots of mentions in the past week about the Linux beta mail client...perhaps this indicates more progress on other Linux development in the near future.
Note: mail app is limited to 14 day trial for the free tier.
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mih commented
This is very important, adding my votes
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UU commented
Please add, especially with automatic sync and CLI!
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Sokian commented
As another said, "The lack of ssh, scp, API, or desktop client access to proton drive really is holding back a lot of free authoritative recommendations to potential business and private customers."
A GUI would be nice for the Desktop, but I would really love some kind of CLI or Daemon option.
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Lionel de Mercurio commented
I'm using Proton for a year and would love using it fully : meaning having an easy Drive access on Linux would be GREAT ! Thx in advance for take our demand in account :-) And thanks in advance for your work ;-)
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[Deleted User] commented
Hi Team,
Adding my votes to the growing number of people who would love to see a Linux client for Proton Drive become a reality.
Personally, it's the only thing that is holding me back from moving over to a Linux desktop environment, full-time and although I have some understanding of the complexities of offering a client for multiple file systems, there are a number of developers making strides, who I urge Proton to reach out to.
Love the products so far, but this would be something of a game changer for so many users.
Thanks!
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DC commented
This would be great feature to have for users trying to stay away from the Windows environment.
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Paolo commented
This is so important! It's incredible that there is no ETA yet. Please provide an update.
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Emmanuel commented
I'm waiting for this functionality for migration from Infomaniak and Dropbox with a paid plan. Just the possibility of syncing would be enough for me (no need to be able to modify on your servers). Thank you !
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Andrew commented
Please provide this important feature! Waiting for this to switch from Dropbox.
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Scott Garbus commented
There is an Open-Source developer with a project called Celeste that can sync files with a number of cloud providers including Proton Drive. I urge Proton to support his efforts, but also any users who want to see a Linux client for ProtonDrive. The client is essentially a GUI for Rclone. At the moment it is very basic, but I'm sure with support from the community and Proton that more features can be added. https://github.com/hwittenborn/celeste
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eC commented
Would love to switch from dropbox but can't if Linux isn't supported
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Anonymous commented
Critical to switch from dropbox.
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Vadim Zaliva commented
I need cross platform cloud file storage and Linux support is critical. I tried to use 3rd party solution (rclone) but it is extremely slow and have many limitations.
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Ed commented
As discussed elsewhere, linux users may be a minority of users, but they are very loud privacy and security advocates.
The lack of ssh, scp, API, or desktop client access to proton drive really is holding back a lot of free authoritative recommendations to potential business and private customers.
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Mush commented
Adding as Many votes as I can to this since AI is becoming the norm and privacy and security is at an all time high, the Linux Marketshare is growing and it's worth every penny to get every platform supported. I would benefit from this as I like to sync all my information to a secure area. Especially a Linux client for Debian and Arch. It's highly critical to many organizations including mine
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nstraat commented
This is an expected and important feature for me, why didn't i check!
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Ed Hay commented
Added my votes for linux client. Deal breaker for me also.