Best cloud storage services with CLI for Kali Linux (formerly BackTrack): (Guide)

Introduction

Kali Linux (formerly BackTrack) is a versatile penetration-testing distro that packs a range of command-line tools. When you need secure, reliable cloud storage from the terminal, choosing a provider with robust CLI support is essential. In this article we’ll review the best cloud services offering Linux CLI clients, compare features, and walk through installation and common usage on Kali Linux.

Top Recommendations

pCloud
MEGA
Proton Drive
Filen
Tresorit
ICEdrive
Dropbox
Rclone (universal interface for many back ends)

Comparison Table

Service	CLI Tool	Free Storage	End-to-End Encryption	Link
pCloud	pcloudcc	10 GB	Optional Crypto	https://www.pcloud.com/
MEGA	megacmd	20 GB	End-to-End	https://mega.nz/
Proton Drive	proton-drive-cli	1 GB	End-to-End	https://proton.me/drive
Filen	filen-cli	10 GB	End-to-End	https://filen.io/
Tresorit	t3suite	3 GB	End-to-End	https://tresorit.com/
ICEdrive	icedrive-cli	10 GB	Client-side	https://icedrive.net/
Dropbox	dropbox (Python)	2 GB	TLS (server-side)	https://dropbox.com/
Rclone	rclone	Varies by provider	Depends on back end	https://rclone.org/

Which One to Choose?

Your choice depends on capacity, encryption needs, and CLI maturity. If you want generous free storage and seamless syncing, MEGA and pCloud excel. For maximum privacy, Proton Drive, Filen and Tresorit offer true end-to-end encryption. ICEdrive is a rising star with easy-to-use CLI and competitive free tiers. Dropbox remains popular but offers less free capacity. Rclone is unbeatable if you require a single interface to dozens of clouds (AWS S3, Google Drive, Backblaze B2, etc.).

How to Use Each One with CLI

pCloud

Install the pcloudcc client and mount your pCloud drive:

# Install dependencies
sudo apt update
sudo apt install build-essential libcurl4-openssl-dev pkg-config
# Download and install pcloudcc
wget https://github.com/pcloudcom/console-client/releases/download/v2.3.1/pcloudcc_2.3.1-1_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i pcloudcc_2.3.1-1_amd64.deb
# Authenticate and mount
pcloudcc -u your.email@example.com -p YOURPASSWORD
mkdir ~/pcloud
pcloudcc --mountpoint ~/pcloud

Typical issues: missing FUSE support, wrong credentials. Ensure fuse is installed and loaded sudo modprobe fuse.

MEGA (megacmd)

# Install megacmd
sudo apt install snapd
sudo snap install megacmd
# Log in
mega-login your.email@example.com YOURPASSWORD
# Sync a folder
mega-sync /home/kali/notes /Notes
# List remote
mega-ls /

Common problems: snap vs. apt conflicts. Use snapd only if your Kali supports snaps.

Proton Drive

# Install via pip
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-pip
pip3 install proton-drive-cli
# Authenticate
proton-drive login
# Upload file
proton-drive upload ~/secret.txt

Watch out for 2FA: generate an app-specific password if needed.

Filen

# Download binary
wget https://github.com/filenio/filen-cli/releases/latest/download/filen-linux
chmod  x filen-linux
sudo mv filen-linux /usr/local/bin/filen
# Initialize
filen login
# Upload  list
filen put ~/report.pdf /Documents
filen list /

Ensure you have SSL certificates up to date run sudo update-ca-certificates if you see certificate errors.

Tresorit

# Download t3suite installer
wget https://download.tresorit.com/suite/t3suite-linux.deb
sudo dpkg -i t3suite-linux.deb
# Start daemon and authenticate
t3c login
# Upload folder
t3c sync add local-folder RemoteFolder

Typical hiccup: older distributions may need libssl1.1. Install via backports if missing.

ICEdrive

# Download icedrive-cli
wget https://github.com/ICE-Labs/Icedrive-CLI/releases/latest/download/icedrive-linux.zip
unzip icedrive-linux.zip
sudo mv icedrive /usr/local/bin/
# Authenticate
icedrive auth login
# Mount and use
mkdir ~/icedrive
icedrive mount ~/icedrive

Problem: FUSE version mismatch. Upgrade fuse with sudo apt install fuse3 and use the --fuse3 flag if supported.

Dropbox

# Install Python client
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-gpg dropbox
# Start and link
dropbox start -i
dropbox status
# CLI commands
dropbox exclude add ~/Videos
dropbox sharelink ~/file.txt

Often you need to run dropbox start -i the first time to pull the daemon.

Rclone (Universal)

# Install rclone
curl https://rclone.org/install.sh  sudo bash
# Configure any provider
rclone config
# Example: sync to Google Drive
rclone sync ~/project remote:backup/project

Rclone solves the need for multiple CLIs. Common pitfalls include token expiration—use --drive-chunk-size and set --refresh-times as needed.

Conclusion

On Kali Linux, CLI-driven cloud storage streamlines your workflow while retaining security. Choose pCloud or MEGA for free space, Proton Drive or Tresorit for privacy, and ICEdrive if you prefer simplicity. For maximum flexibility, Rclone unifies all back ends behind one command suite. Evaluate your storage needs, encryption requirements and integrate the appropriate CLI client to keep your files accessible and secure.