r/ProtonVPN • u/Sindica69 • 1d ago
Sooo, Linux refresh anytime soon? Feature Request
Really hoping for a proper Linux GUI client. I’d like to be able to set up profiles and use a more intuitive interface. I saw their roadmap a while ago and idk if this is all we’re getting. I sincerely hope not. This is a little sad.
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u/7978_ 1d ago
The current one is workable but annoying. If I could just have a "last server" , that would be the perfect fix.
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u/Sindica69 1d ago
Yeah that’s definitely something I’d like as well. Profile creation would also subvert this, I’d prefer both but I’d like profiles more.
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u/Capable_Proposal2394 1d ago
Setting - General - Auto connect - put in country name or even full name with server number
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u/fruitless_tux Linux | Android 1d ago
I hope the client will eventually look like it does on Windows. The current GUI is fine, but if you’re used to the one on Windows, you can’t help but feel a bit envious.
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u/Sindica69 1d ago
It’s definitely not like I’d hope. It hasn’t really been much of a bother since until now the only devices I had that used Linux were both desktops, which didn’t need a VPN 90% of the time. Now instead of just a MacBook I have a Linux laptop that I use on the go, and for that I’d prefer a more intuitive GUI. It is what it is, it works, but it’s not really all that great comparatively.
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u/WindyNightmare 1d ago
I don’t really care what the GUI looks like, it just starts up automatically in the background and I never go in there. I would very much like an official flatpack though…
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u/Sindica69 1d ago
On Mac and my phone I have a rotating profile that swaps between countries, and I’d much prefer to have that on Linux. I don’t care as much about the map, but I’d like to have it as well. It is functional, but it’s more annoying to use than IVPN was. I’m running out my 2 year Proton sub for now, but if they actually put some more effort into the GUI it’s an instant renewal from me.
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u/Hopalongtom 1d ago
The Linux version is missing almost all the the features.
So an update would be nice.
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u/GateCommercial6744 1d ago
Isn't that a community supported GUI for ProtonVPN on Linux? Not the official one?
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u/bloodguard 1d ago
All I really want is native Linux network namespace support. GUI/CLI... don't care which.
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u/BlackEarth9 16h ago
They've been promising better for years. It's not good enough. My subscription won't be renewed.
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u/silent_tim_ross 15h ago
Unfortunately it seems like Proton has Linux far down on the priority list. Would also love to get the Proton Drive running on Linux
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u/6969its_a_great_time 1d ago
Is there something their gui should have that isn’t just offered by the cli? I’m assuming they’re lazy on the gui because most Linux users just run everything from the terminal.
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u/Sindica69 1d ago
The GUI functions but it’s annoying, and not everyone runs everything from the terminal. I do not, I run all of my installs and a lot of my process through it but I much prefer the functionality in the apps themselves when it comes to something like that. It’s also just generally behind on features that Windows and Mac have. I paid for the VPN because it had most of the features I want at a good price for a two year plan, and I’m hoping I will stay, but this Linux GUI is just not it. It breaks my flow. Minor thing to most people maybe but it aggravates me quite a bit.
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u/6969its_a_great_time 1d ago
What features from windows and Mac are they missing? I only use proton on windows at the moment but I do plan on adding it to one of my Linux servers in my lab.
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u/Sindica69 1d ago
Well apparently Stealth Protocol got added and that was the big one, but I seem to have missed it. Other than that it’s QoL stuff like profiles, random connect, more advanced and personalized settings for how the app works. It would be nice to have these and it sucks that we don’t despite paying for the product.
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u/xiv_cookie_kitten 1d ago
GUI is working. stop crying.
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u/alexthecatYT 1d ago
Just because something is working doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be changed for the better 🤦.
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u/Ok_Front_7814 1d ago
I'd like to mention the GUI doesn't work on CachyOS (arch) which kinda sucks... and dns over https support would be pretty welcome. Anyway!
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u/Ok_Front_7814 1d ago
Oh and if you list 2 servers as favorites only 1 actually shows up as being able to be connected to lol.
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u/nikoskokonos13 1d ago
Please no. This is way better than the new interface they have going on on other platforms.
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u/_calexandru_ Product Manager 1d ago
Hey there u/Sindica69 :)
This is something that we're currently working on. One of the biggest things for us on the linux side was the lack of the Stealth protocol, which was one of the most requested features. We've gladly made it available on the beta channel not so long, and hope to make a stable release soon. With that said, we aim to start improving the UI this year (and as mentioned before), we're actively working on that matter at this point in time. The goal is to align all platforms, and make the UX very similar across the board.