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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lordgrover commented
I'm trying to switch to proton 'suite' full time, but using the web client for proton drive is clunky and slows my workflow considerably. Having to locate, download, edit and upload again is very time consuming, and prone to errors.
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PI commented
Linux client critical for paid users.
Please see the dropbox linux client ubuntu (including repository application) for an almost gold standard. That is your competition and currently dropbox is the best cloud option for linux.
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Grham Rowe commented
It's almost a deal breaker for me - the security of my data on my computers is more important than most of the other benefits of being a proton subscriber, numerous as they are. Many Linux users are professionals or experienced enthusiasts whose support for proton products hinge on such issues as reliable backup software.
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Jack commented
Very useful as I use a Linux desktop for consolidation and local backups.
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Wil Snyder commented
At least need a way to use rsync/rclone, but a Linux app or extension would be best for most users I'd think. I've got clients overseas who use Linux for security reasons, and they won't be able to use Proton Drive at present.
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Anonymous commented
Have Visionary account, this client is critical to have remote backup of my data. Primary as CLI to sync from server and optionally app, however web client works well for client use.
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Nicolas Christin commented
I'd give this 20 votes if I could. I'd buy Proton Unlimited if there were either a Linux client, or some official support for rclone.
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Kevin F. commented
I personally use Nextcloud but I'm really considering moving to Proton Drive. As Linux is my only and main system, counting with a native client is critical for me. Also, there is a great part of Linux users that are privacy aware.
As others said, if this is not going to happen, it would be great if you opened some of your APIs so the community can develop a solution.
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Anonymous commented
Adding further weight to the commenter asking for something like rclone if you can't/aren't working on a full client.
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Marko Zovko commented
This is the only thing that prevents me from switching to Proton Unlimited full time. I simply cannot work without Linux, and it's a shame that Proton Drive doesn't support it whatsoever.
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Capriljo commented
I like to use proton drive as a save storage for all my files. Recently, I moved from windows to Ubuntu, and it was a disappointment that I cannot directly use proton drive anymore.
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TM commented
If a full desktop client isn't in the works, please consider supporting the rclone backend for Proton Drive (https://rclone.org/protondrive/) by providing a published API.
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YO commented
A desktop sync client for Linux is really needed. Please, help.
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Mike commented
I am a linux only user and I would really love to see either a appimage or flatpak for all of the proton apps; preferably flatpaks.
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Aelieth commented
Flatpak support requested! This is my second year of subscription, and if by the end of it there is no further support for Linux I cannot justify paying for the family plan again.
Went for the family plan because there was mention of the drive coming to Linux in 2024 a few months ago. My kids would absolutely use it if there were a Flatpak I could install on their systems easily.
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Dakka commented
Would love a proton drive client for linux. appimage or similar would be ideal. Really sux that linux has been left out. Just adding my vote here to help encourage this along. Linux is usually touted as the ideal privacy platform. To not have proton products accessible to linux OS is kind of a shame and very disappointing.
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Rainer Zufall commented
As a long Proton client I really want this feature!
As I heavy Linux user and sort-of-advocate for privacy tools within friends, family and also people I teach: I srsly think that Linux users are more important to the public image of Proton than our bare market share in Desktop users. Convince one Linux user to use your privacy respecting product and win another or two of their friends and family. Because of me the messenger Signal has about 20 or 30 more users of whom two have actually donated money. And I'm sure things go in a similar way with Proton.
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protonaccount340032 commented
Because there is no linux support for drive, im forced to use other cloudstorage options for automatic backup important files.
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Riccardo commented
I'm tired to have all Proton apps, and i must use Mega (drive) for Linux. Please release linux app!!!
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Melker commented
A privacy-first service should have support for the most privacy-focused operating system