Multiple Shared Drives / Folders
We request the introduction of a feature in Proton Drive that allows users to create and manage multiple shared drives, each with its own set of users and permissions. These shared drives should be fully integrated into the Proton Drive ecosystem, appearing with a complete hierarchy of folders and files across all platforms (web application, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android).
Feature Details:
Multiple Shared Drives: Users should be able to create distinct shared drives for different projects or groups. Each shared drive should operate independently, allowing for separate management of users, permissions, and storage quotas.
User and Permission Management: Administrators of a shared drive should be able to define and manage access permissions for each user. This includes read, write, and administrative rights, tailored to the specific needs of the shared drive.
Hierarchical Folder and File View: All shared drives should present a full hierarchy of folders and files in the Proton Drive interface. This feature should be consistent across all platforms, ensuring that users can navigate the shared drive structure easily, regardless of the device or operating system they use.
Cross-Platform Consistency: The feature should be accessible and functional across all major platforms, including the web application, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. This ensures a seamless user experience and easy access to shared resources from any device.
Benefits:
Improved Collaboration: Facilitates better collaboration by providing a structured and organized way to share and manage resources.
Enhanced Security and Control: Fine-grained permission settings enhance data security and ensure that only authorized users have access to specific files and folders.
Streamlined Workflow: A consistent hierarchical view across all platforms simplifies navigation and improves productivity, allowing users to quickly find and manage the files they need.
Conclusion:
Implementing multiple shared drives with a hierarchical view in Proton Drive will significantly enhance its functionality and usability, making it a more robust solution for teams and organizations that require secure, efficient, and flexible file sharing and collaboration tools.
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Joe commented
I'd like to emphasize the ability to share folders/drives with other users without having to send a link each time they need updated files, but to be able to save their work and it be very immediately and automatically synced with the other users who have access to this folder/drive. Shareable by local and/or cloud server.
ShareFile has this ability and it would make things much easier when one user saves the document and another user can open up the file on their computer elsewhere to view the new and most recent saved file in a work place setting. We had a local server we used for this feature. We would love to have this ability back through Proton Drive.