Overview of Proton Drive Integration
Proton Drive is Proton's end-to-end encrypted storage, based in Switzerland. Ultra Explorer signs in with your Proton credentials and decrypts files on your machine.
- Proton Drive from the desktop, without the web app
- Two-factor authentication (TOTP) supported
- Encryption and decryption happen locally
In-App Configuration Dialog
How to connect Proton Drive in Ultra Explorer
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Choose Proton Drive
Select Proton Drive in Ultra Explorer.
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Enter your credentials
Enter your Proton email and password.
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Enter the 2FA code if activated
If you are using an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Bitwarden), enter your temporary code.
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Validate and explore
Click 'Connect and verify' to access your Proton Drive vault.
Configuration fields
Storage Name
Required
name= Proton DriveUnique identifier for this storage remote in Ultra Explorer (e.g. gdrive-perso, backup-s3).Default value: Proton Drive
Username
Required
usernamePrimary username or account identifier.
Password
Required
passwordPrimary password used to access the service or decrypt data.
2FA Code (TOTP)
Optional
2faOptional. Required only if Two-Factor Authentication is enabled on your account.
OTP Secret Key (Auto-Renew)
Optional Advanced Option
otp_secret_keyOptional (Advanced). Base32 TOTP secret key allowing Ultra Explorer to automatically generate 2FA verification codes upon reconnection.
Frequently Asked Questions about Proton Drive
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Yes. The Proton Drive protocol decrypts blocks locally on your device. Nothing passes unencrypted on the network.
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Complete the optional 'Mailbox Password' field in addition to your main account password.
Ready to explore your Proton Drive?
Available on Windows, macOS and Linux, or as a Docker container. The Free version needs no subscription.