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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Peter Leutwiler
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We're now in 2024 and still no Linux client. This is critical to make use of Proton Drive efficiently and automatically.
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Max
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I use Proton mail, pass and vpn on a daily basis, but for drive I have to use another product. It's just ridiculous!
I hope Proton folks will pay attention to the issue.
Even a well-documented stable API would do the trick. -
[Deleted User]
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Greeting fellow penguins, I see a common sentiment shared here every day which I would summarize as "If you put full Linux support on the roadmap, I'll get a paid account". So I made a suggestion just for that:
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Anonymous
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I am once again reminding the Proton devs that this is critical. Everything they offer is great, but when there are large feature gaps for Linux users it makes it hard to utilize their services. A Linux client for Proton Drive is specifically something holding many people back from subscribing or making them switch away from Proton. From a business perspective, even a command line interface would be a game-changer.
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Baumi
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I have a premium subscription and use it daily. I recently switched to Linux, and not having my Proton Drive synced is a real issue. I am seriously considering canceling my subscription, if I cannot use it on my new system!
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Jonathan
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We're now in 2024 and still no Linux client. This is critical to make use of Proton Drive efficiently and automatically.
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Eriko
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Proton products increase my quality of life: Pass, VPN, Mail, Drive. The only thing keeping me from switching from WIndows to Linux is the lack of Drive client. LibreOffice + Drive is a great combo for replacing MS Office/ OneDrive.
EDIT: with a well-functioning Proton Drive client, Proton users in general can be encouraged to migrate to popular Linux distros, away from the the spyware-in-disguise that is Windows 11.
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Paul Ortmann commented
Would love to see this implemented!
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Chris Hill commented
The email is great, VPN is awesome, and now a drive for linux would be killer. A universal trio for any OS would make this platform the go to. Plus syncing to and from TrueNAS would be amazing
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Simon Brown
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Linux is the platform of choice for privacy conscious users. Not prioritizing the Linux client is a mistake.
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Boricua
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As others had said, this is critical for me. I need an app similar in features to Nextcloud-client for Gnome. Otherwise, I can't commit to a full switch.
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Spike
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missing piece in order to seriously consider switching entirely to proton service
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Twip
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Recently been switching back and forth from a Windows laptop when away from home to my Linux desktop computer while working on multiple files. The Windows desktop app helps a lot, and now I would love not to have to sync manually from/to the web app when on Linux since it's my main environment.
Not sure I want to delve into the Rclone workaround for now. I guess an official and documented Proton support for Rclone would work for me until we get an actual desktop app.
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Boskabouter
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New customer here, using mail for years but would like to add drive and vpn to the suite.
A client for Mobile, Windows and Mac only was disappointing to see. Will continue using Syncthing for now.
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Jose Ignacio
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I work with linux and it's neccessary for sync my data
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Seth
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This is absolutely critical for Drive to be of any use to me, as it has been this long and there is still no sign of Drive for Linux I have been forced to take another route and will be using another option that does provide Linux support.
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David
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Absolutely critical - Right now Drive is useless to me. Sure, I can manually upload files from my computer, but in terms of day-to-day use, there is not point. I've been a paying customer for years, so it is frustrating that this doesn't exist for Linux.
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Wilson
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Not being able to use Drive properly because of the absence of a Linux client is a real show stopper for me. I really can't imagine the people at Proton don't understand that:-(
Maybe it is also time to make a statement like the Linux client is coming or not to prevent people from waiting for nothing instead of getting cloud storage somewhere else where they DO have a Linux client. -
Kevin Kramer
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A sync client is truly the critical feature for me that will allow me to happily subscribe to a family plan.
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AC
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Now that we have an email client (even if it's only Electron) adding Drive would make Proton by far the best alternative in the Linux ecosystem.