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How to claim student discount on Proton products
In this article we explain how to apply for free or reduced price access to Proton products if you’re currently a student
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How to share files and folders in Proton Drive via email
In Proton Drive, you can share files and folders securely and directly with specific people using their email address. This guide will help you start sharing.
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How to suggest changes in Docs in Proton Drive
Allow collaborators to make changes and edits to a document without modifying the original text with suggesting mode in Docs in Proton Drive.
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Input mode not supported while using suggesting mode
What to do if you receive an "Input mode not supported" message when using suggesting mode in Docs in Proton Drive.
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How to use Shared with me in Proton Drive for Windows
Shared with me in Proton Drive for Windows lets you access and manage files and folders shared by others from your laptop or computer.
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How to save shared files to your Proton Drive account
Save for later lets you save files shared via public links to your own Proton Drive account where you can access them at any time.
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Import files from Dropbox to Proton Drive
Read this article to learn how to export files from Dropbox and import them to Proton Drive private cloud storage.
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Import files from Google Drive to Proton Drive
This article explains how to export files from Google Drive and import them to Proton Drive to enjoy end-to-end encrypted cloud storage.
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Import files from Microsoft OneDrive to Proton Drive
Read this article to learn how to export files from Microsoft OneDrive and import them to Proton Drive secure cloud storage in a few simple steps.
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Can I share a Proton Drive account with someone else?
If you want to share your folders and files with another person, here's what you should do instead of sharing the same Proton Drive account.
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How to request support for Proton Drive for Business
If you need support for your Proton Drive for Business account, read this article to learn how to contact us online, by email, or schedule a call.
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Understanding account access with Proton Drive for Business
If you're an admin or user of a Proton Drive Business account read this article to learn about how you can manage invitations, password and privacy.
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How to join an organization on Drive for Business
Learn how to create an account and join your organization's Proton Drive for Business plan to securely share files, folders, and documents.
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How to invite people to join your organization on Proton Drive for Business
Learn how to invite a new user, team member, or client to join you in protecting files, folders, and documents with end-to-end encryption.
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File sharing via email addresses on mobile and desktop
Sharing files and folders directly to recipients using their email address is available by logging in to your Proton Drive account in your browser.
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How to use the Proton Drive Windows app
Our beginner's guide to using the Proton Drive Windows app.
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Sharing files in Proton Drive via email to non-Proton users
Proton Drive lets you share files with anyone by entering their email address. If you’re sharing with a non-Proton email address, follow these steps.
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Managing access to shared files and folders
You can adjust access to your shared files or folders whenever needed, even after you’ve shared the item. Here’s how.
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Previewable file types
The Proton Drive web app allows you to see previews of many of your stored files. This article explains which file types you can preview.
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How to access Proton Drive logs on macOS and Windows
Proton Drive logs can help you monitor usage; here's how to access them on macOS and Windows.
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How to access synced folders on the Proton Drive Android app
Proton Drive lets you manage synced folders in the Android app. Changes you make in the app will sync to your computer, and vice versa.
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How to set up Proton Drive secure cloud storage
Get started with Proton Drive secure cloud storage using the Proton Drive web app and Android or iPhone/iPad app.
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How to uninstall the Proton Drive macOS app
Uninstalling the Proton Drive macOS app is quick and simple. Here are the steps you need to take.
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How to access synced folders online
You can easily identify where a folder has been synced from and access it online with Proton Drive.
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How to submit bug reports
Your feedback helps us improve our apps. Learn how to submit bug reports directly from the Proton Drive app.
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How to delete and restore synced files
You can easily manage your synced files using the Proton Drive Windows app, including restoring deleted synced files.
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Common sync issues and how to fix them
Learn how to resolve some of the most common issues you might encounter when syncing files with the Proton Drive Windows app.
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How to track the status of synced folders
You can quickly track the status of your files and folders’ sync in the Proton Drive Windows app.
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Allowable characters and filenames on Proton Drive
This article explains Proton Drive's requirements for your filenames and how they interact with your operating system's naming conventions.
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How to password-protect your shared files in Proton Drive
Learn how to password-protect secure file-sharing links with a password and set an expiration date in Proton Drive.
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How to send large files and folders with Proton Drive
Email attachment sizes are usually limited to 25 MB. Learn how to send files larger than 25 MB by sharing with Proton Drive.
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How to share documents and invite collaborators in Docs in Proton Drive
There are two ways to share a document and invite collaborators in Docs. This article explains each method.
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How to share files and folders in Proton Drive via email
In Proton Drive, you can share files and folders securely and directly with specific people using their email address. This guide will help you start sharing.
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How to suggest changes in Docs in Proton Drive
Allow collaborators to make changes and edits to a document without modifying the original text with suggesting mode in Docs in Proton Drive.
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Input mode not supported while using suggesting mode
What to do if you receive an "Input mode not supported" message when using suggesting mode in Docs in Proton Drive.
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Keyboard shortcuts for Docs in Proton Drive
Learn how to use Docs in Proton Drive even faster with the keyboard shortcuts. We list them all for you.
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How to save shared files to your Proton Drive account
Save for later lets you save files shared via public links to your own Proton Drive account where you can access them at any time.
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Import files from Dropbox to Proton Drive
Read this article to learn how to export files from Dropbox and import them to Proton Drive private cloud storage.
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Import files from Google Drive to Proton Drive
This article explains how to export files from Google Drive and import them to Proton Drive to enjoy end-to-end encrypted cloud storage.
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Import files from Microsoft OneDrive to Proton Drive
Read this article to learn how to export files from Microsoft OneDrive and import them to Proton Drive secure cloud storage in a few simple steps.
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Can I share a Proton Drive account with someone else?
If you want to share your folders and files with another person, here's what you should do instead of sharing the same Proton Drive account.
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File sharing via email addresses on mobile and desktop
Sharing files and folders directly to recipients using their email address is available by logging in to your Proton Drive account in your browser.
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How to create a shareable link in Proton Drive
Learn how to securely share files and folders with anyone by creating a shareable link in Proton Drive with password protection.
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Creating and editing a document in Proton Drive
Docs in Proton Drive is a collaborative document editor that protects your privacy with end-to-end encryption. This article covers the basics of creating and editing documents using Docs in Proton Drive.
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Adding comments and feedback in Docs
Docs in Proton Drive lets you work on documents with others in real time, and comments are a way to improve collaboration. Here’s how to use comments in Docs.
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How to collaborate in Docs in Proton Drive
Docs in Proton Drive allows you to work together with others in a secure, encrypted environment. Here’s how to get started and make the most of the collaboration features.
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Importing and exporting documents in Docs
This article explains how to open documents with Docs in Proton Drive and export them.
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Changing default email address and display name for shared files
If you have changed your default email address or display name, this might not reflect in file sharing invitations and you may wish to update these.
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Sharing files in Proton Drive via email to non-Proton users
Proton Drive lets you share files with anyone by entering their email address. If you’re sharing with a non-Proton email address, follow these steps.
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Managing access to shared files and folders
You can adjust access to your shared files or folders whenever needed, even after you’ve shared the item. Here’s how.
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Previewable file types
The Proton Drive web app allows you to see previews of many of your stored files. This article explains which file types you can preview.
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How malicious file detection works
File sharing in your Proton Drive cloud storage is safer thanks to our privacy-preserving malware checks.
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How to access Proton Drive logs on macOS and Windows
Proton Drive logs can help you monitor usage; here's how to access them on macOS and Windows.
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How to sync folders with the Proton Drive Windows app
Proton Drive allows you to sync folders to and from the cloud securely and automatically. Learn how with this support article.
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How to manage file version history
Proton Drive allows you to restore older versions of your files. This article explains how to manage your version history.
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Allowable characters and filenames on Proton Drive
This article explains Proton Drive's requirements for your filenames and how they interact with your operating system's naming conventions.
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How to password-protect your shared files in Proton Drive
Learn how to password-protect secure file-sharing links with a password and set an expiration date in Proton Drive.
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How to send large files and folders with Proton Drive
Email attachment sizes are usually limited to 25 MB. Learn how to send files larger than 25 MB by sharing with Proton Drive.
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How to use Proton Drive for web
Learn how to use Proton Drive for web with this guide. It explains how to upload, download, and delete files and folders.
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How to create folders in Proton Drive
Creating folders in Proton Drive lets you organize your encrypted files so you can find them quickly and easily — here's how.
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How to request support for Proton Drive for Business
If you need support for your Proton Drive for Business account, read this article to learn how to contact us online, by email, or schedule a call.
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Understanding account access with Proton Drive for Business
If you're an admin or user of a Proton Drive Business account read this article to learn about how you can manage invitations, password and privacy.
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How to join an organization on Drive for Business
Learn how to create an account and join your organization's Proton Drive for Business plan to securely share files, folders, and documents.
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How to invite people to join your organization on Proton Drive for Business
Learn how to invite a new user, team member, or client to join you in protecting files, folders, and documents with end-to-end encryption.
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The limitations iOS imposes on background upload
Apple’s iOS limits how long apps can operate in the background, affecting Proton Drive’s ability to upload images. We explain how to address this.
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What is the most efficient way to back up photos from your Android device to Proton Drive?
We explain the most efficient way for you to back up photos from your Android device to Proton Drive.
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How to share files and folders using the Proton Drive mobile apps
Learn how to create and share a link to a file or folder in Proton Drive iOS and Android apps. And how to protect a link with a password.
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Common photo backup errors and how to solve them
We list some of the most common errors you might encounter with our photo backup feature and explain how you can fix them.
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Which image and video formats are supported by Proton Drive?
An overview of all image and video formats supported by Proton Drive.
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What are the photo backup system requirements?
These are the minimum system requirements your device needs to meet to run Proton Drive’s photo backup feature.
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How to enable photo backup
We explain how you can enable photo backup so that Proton Drive automatically backs up all your photos from your smartphone.
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How to turn off photo backup
We explain how you can turn off photo backup in Proton Drive in just a few simple steps.
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Are my photos encrypted when using photo backup?
We explain what data and metadata Proton Drive’s photo backup feature protects with end-to-end encryption.
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How to back up media files from multiple devices with Proton Drive
Proton Drive can back up media files from multiple devices.
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How to navigate Proton Drive’s photo gallery
A guide on how you can view the photos backed up on to Proton Drive.
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How to upload and download files using Proton Drive mobile apps
Learn how to upload and download files and folders in the Proton Drive iOS and Android apps.
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How to manage Proton Drive files and folders on mobile apps
Learn how to create folders and how to delete, rename, and move files and folders in Proton Drive iOS and Android apps.
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Using Proton services with external email addresses
You can use an external email address to sign up for Proton Drive, Proton VPN, Proton Pass, and Proton Wallet.
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How do I get more storage space on Proton Drive?
Learn how to get started with Proton Drive and earn 3 GB of additional storage for free! Only valid if you’re subscribed to our Free plan.
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How to set up Proton Drive secure cloud storage
Get started with Proton Drive secure cloud storage using the Proton Drive web app and Android or iPhone/iPad app.
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Proton Drive FAQs
Proton Drive beta is our encrypted cloud storage service that's available to everyone with a Proton plan, including Free. Learn more.
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Setting up Proton Drive for your business
Securely store and share important documents for your business using end-to-end encrypted cloud storage. Learn how to set up Proton Drive.
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How to use Shared with me in Proton Drive for Windows
Shared with me in Proton Drive for Windows lets you access and manage files and folders shared by others from your laptop or computer.
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How to use the Proton Drive Windows app
Our beginner's guide to using the Proton Drive Windows app.
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How to access synced folders on the Proton Drive Android app
Proton Drive lets you manage synced folders in the Android app. Changes you make in the app will sync to your computer, and vice versa.
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How to uninstall the Proton Drive macOS app
Uninstalling the Proton Drive macOS app is quick and simple. Here are the steps you need to take.