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Proton Drive

Encrypted cloud storage and file sharing.

Proton Drive gives you Google Drive-style storage where Proton has zero ability to read your files. Sharing links are encrypted end-to-end, and desktop sync clients keep local folders and cloud in sync without exposing content.

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Features
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End-to-end encrypted files

Every file, filename and folder is encrypted client-side.

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Encrypted sharing

Share links with password protection and expiry dates.

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Desktop sync

Native sync clients for macOS, Windows and Linux.

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Photo backup

Automatic encrypted photo backup from iOS and Android.

Use cases
  • Store client work under NDA without trusting Google or Dropbox
  • Back up phone photos to Europe-hosted infrastructure by default
Tutorials

Move from Google Drive to Proton Drive

The right order to migrate without breaking active projects.

  1. Install the Proton Drive desktop app on your primary machine.
  2. Choose the folders you want kept locally vs. cloud-only.
  3. Copy Google Drive contents into the mirrored Proton Drive folder.
  4. Rewire share links for active collaborators to Proton Drive equivalents.
  5. Archive the Google Drive account once collaborators are migrated.
Comparisons
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FAQs
Can Proton Drive replace Google Drive for a business?+

Yes for storage and sharing. For real-time collaboration on documents, pair it with a self-hosted editor or use Proton Docs (currently in preview).

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