Linux Client
Proton Drive really needs the ability to sync desktop files automatically. This post focuses on a Linux client for Proton Drive.
Al
shared this idea
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Dominic Brauer
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Pleeeeeeaaaseee!
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Dotan
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we waiting for this for 4 years now. we are patient but this is a working tool, not a nice to have. please consider this as priority addition, all linux users can not use proton drive since you launch it for syncing. thanks
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S
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Must-have for me, since everything runs on Linux. This is why I haven't finished migrating from Google, and it might be the deal-breaker for Proton next year.
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Bob J
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Regarding what Ozer said: Filen is better than Proton Drive as it is anyway; much better. The price is good also.
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Ozer Thaye commented
Staying on Filen for the time being and no reason to upgrade any further. Just saying
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Dennis
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In regards to european digital indepence this seems a must.
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dzk
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Absolutely crucial, basic and needed asap as main priority.
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Pedro
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This is much needed.
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Rita
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I switched to proton because I want to get away from big tech. And therefor I am also trying to switch to Linux. Not having the same proton apps (especially proton drive) for Linux is causing problems. Proton should fix this especially because there are 4 years of promisses about a proton drive app for Linux.
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pieter van Boom commented
I need to be able to acces files from proton drive in order to use cryptomax on linux OS. Please hurry up!
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Liz Preston commented
As more and more folks leave WIndows for security reasons and Mac for right-to-repair reasons, we need a Linux desktop client more than ever. The userbase continues to grow and is a popular choice for those with privacy and security in mind.
I saw that there was an update in July 2025 about the Proton Drive SDK, and moving toward a Linux client was mentioned alongside the high demand for one, so I'd like to see that keep moving!
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John
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I have the Proton family subscription. Synchronizing Drive with Linux is crucial to us.
Recent political developments (and my focus on “buy European”) makes a Linux client for Proton Drive important, even crucial.
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Rich
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How is there not a Linux client yet?
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Hervé
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It's really time for a Linux client. I am getting myself ready to dump the American OS options in favor of Linux. Get this ready IMO.
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WM
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hoping for this be rolled out soon.
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Caspar
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Despite Proton stating that it "supports user privacy", there is still no native application for Proton Drive for Linux operating systems.
While there are native apps for the telemetry-friendly Windows and Mac, there is nothing for Linux, and the workarounds -- Rclone etc -- are consistently blocked by Proton.
Is it time to start investing in another privacy-friendly company?
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Timo
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Proton, what are you doing? Do you really want to push us to use kSuite instead? This is the most important feature, without that your entire cloud is useless. Not giving access to US companies is the whole point, unlock Linux.
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Al
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It's insane that we still don't have a linux desktop client 4 years later...
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Florian Djambazian
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It's more than essentiel
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Jeronimo Terrones Portas commented
I can't believe this hasn't been developed yet. There is a serious need for it. Lots of people are moving away from Windows... And they'll be moving away from Proton if they don't get their act together. I'm seriously considering downgrading or terminating my subscription if this is not implemented soon. There do seem to be already other privacy-focused service providers with much better support for Linux.