Best cloud storage services with CLI for Septor: (Guide)

Best Cloud Storage Services with CLI for Linux Septor

Linux Septor is a privacy-focused, Debian-based distribution that benefits from powerful command-line tools. Storing and synchronizing files securely from the terminal is essential for many Septor users. In this article, we present top cloud storage solutions with native or third-party CLI clients, plus guidance on installation, typical workflows, troubleshooting, and a side-by-side comparison.

Top Recommended Services

• pCloud – A Switzerland-based service offering client-side encryption and a mature CLI (pCloud homepage)
• Mega – 20 GB free, end-to-end encryption, well-maintained MEGAcmd
• Proton Drive – Built by ProtonMail, privacy-first, community CLI (Proton Drive)
• Filen – Up to 100 GB free storage, encrypted, official CLI (Filen homepage)
• Tresorit – Enterprise-grade E2EE, TCLI client
• Icedrive – Modern UI, Linux CLI on GitHub (Icedrive CLI)
• Dropbox – Ubiquitous service, community CLI dbxcli
• Google Drive – 15 GB free, CLI gdrive

Comparison Table

Service	CLI Tool	Free Storage	Paid Plans	Encryption	Link
pCloud	pcloudcc	10 GB	from 3.99/mo (500 GB)	Client-side optional	Website
Mega	MEGAcmd	20 GB	from €4.99/mo (400 GB)	End-to-end	Website
Proton Drive	proton-drive-cli	5 GB	from €4.99/mo (200 GB)	End-to-end	Website
Filen	filen-cli	100 GB	from 1.79/mo (250 GB)	Client-side encrypted	Website
Tresorit	TCLI	3 GB	from €10.42/mo (200 GB)	End-to-end	Website
Icedrive	icedrive-cli	10 GB	from €1.67/mo (150 GB)	End-to-end	Website
Dropbox	dbxcli	2 GB	from 9.99/mo (2 TB)	AES-256 at rest	Website
Google Drive	gdrive	15 GB	from 1.99/mo (100 GB)	AES-256 at rest	Website

How to Choose the Right Service

• Storage Needs: Select free tier vs. paid capacity.
• Privacy Encryption: Client-side vs. server-side, end-to-end.
• CLI Maturity: Official tool vs. community project.
• Transfer Speed Bandwidth: Limits on API, throttling.
• Integration: Mounting via FUSE, scripting support, automation.

Using Each Service with CLI on Linux Septor

1. pCloud (pcloudcc)

Installation and configuration:

# Download and install the pcloudcc client:
wget https://linux.pcloud.com/pcloudcc/releases/pcloudcc_0.11.2_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i pcloudcc_0.11.2_amd64.deb
# Authenticate:
pcloudcc -u your@email.com -p yourpassword
# Mount pCloud at ~/pcloud:
mkdir -p ~/pcloud
pcloudcc -m ~/pcloud

Typical commands:

# List files:
ls ~/pcloud
# Upload a file:
cp localfile.txt ~/pcloud/Backup/
# Unmount:
fusermount -u ~/pcloud

Common issues:

• FUSE errors: install fuse package and enable user mounts in /etc/fuse.conf.
• Login failures: check credentials or enable 2FA and use an app-specific password.

2. Mega (MEGAcmd)

Install via apt or snap:

# Using apt
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 0xF27EAB47
echo deb https://mega.nz/linux/repo/debian /  sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mega.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install megacmd

# Authenticate
mega-login you@youremail.com YourPassword

Sync example:

# Upload a folder recursively
mega-sync ~/Documents /Root/MyDocs

# List remote directory
mega-ls /Root/MyDocs

# Download
mega-get /Root/MyDocs/file.pdf ~/Downloads

Common issues:

• “ERRNAME” errors: ensure your DNS resolves g.api.mega.co.nz.
• Sync stalls: update MEGAcmd to latest release or use mega-sync --disable-keepalive.

3. Proton Drive (proton-drive-cli)

Install via pip:

sudo apt install python3-pip
pip3 install proton-drive-cli
# Initialize and login
proton-drive-cli login

Basic usage:

# List root
proton-drive-cli list

# Upload a file
proton-drive-cli upload path/to/local.txt /

# Download
proton-drive-cli download file-id .

Common issues:

• OAuth errors: ensure browser completes login flow and store tokens in ~/.config/proton-drive-cli/.
• Large uploads fail: split into chunks via --chunk-size.

4. Filen (filen-cli)

Download and install the DEB or use Snap:

# Snap
sudo snap install filen

# First run
filen-cli login

Commands:

# Upload
filen-cli upload local.txt /Backup/

# Download
filen-cli download 123abc /home/user/Downloads/

# List
filen-cli ls /

Common issues:

• “Permission denied”: run snap connect filen:removable-media if accessing external drives.
• Sync interruptions: use --retries flag.

5. Tresorit (TCLI)

Follow the official guide to add the Tresorit APT repo, then:

sudo apt update  sudo apt install tcli
# Login
tcli login
# Initialize a sync folder
tcli sync create MyTresor ~/TresoritFolder

Workflow:

# Upload a file
cp report.pdf ~/TresoritFolder/

# Status
tcli sync status

Common issues:

• “Cannot connect”: check proxy settings or corporate firewall.
• Missing dependencies: install libssl1.1 or appropriate SSL lib.

6. Icedrive (icedrive-cli)

Clone and install:

git clone https://github.com/Icedrive/icedrive-cli.git
cd icedrive-cli
sudo ./install.sh
# Login
icedrive login

Examples:

# List files
icedrive ls /

# Copy local to remote
icedrive cp local.txt /Backups/

# Download
icedrive cp /Backups/local.txt .

Common issues:

• Outdated API: pull latest changes or bump python dependencies.
• Authentication loops: remove ~/.icedrive/credentials.json and re-login.

7. Dropbox (dbxcli)

Install via precompiled binary:

wget https://github.com/dropbox/dbxcli/releases/download/v4.5.0/dbxcli-linux-amd64
chmod  x dbxcli-linux-amd64
sudo mv dbxcli-linux-amd64 /usr/local/bin/dbxcli
# Authorize
dbxcli authorize

Usage:

# List
dbxcli ls /

# Upload
dbxcli put local.txt /Backups/local.txt

# Download
dbxcli get /Backups/local.txt .

Common issues:

• Token expiration: re-run dbxcli authorize.
• Rate limits: space out API calls with --wait 1s.

8. Google Drive (gdrive)

Download and install:

wget -O gdrive https://github.com/prasmussen/gdrive/releases/download/2.1.0/gdrive-linux-x64
chmod  x gdrive
sudo mv gdrive /usr/local/bin
# First run - follow the prompt to get OAuth code
gdrive about

Common operations:

# List files
gdrive list

# Upload
gdrive upload --parent folderID local.txt

# Download
gdrive download fileID

Common issues:

• “Rate Limit Exceeded”: wait or use service account credentials.
• Invalid token: delete ~/.gdrive/token_v2.json and re-authenticate.

Typical Problems Troubleshooting

• FUSE Mount Errors: Ensure fuse is installed and /etc/fuse.conf has user_allow_other.
• Authentication Failures: Clear saved credentials and re-authorize check 2FA or app-specific passwords.
• Rate Limiting: Introduce delays between API calls or switch to paid tiers.
• Dependency Issues: Verify SSL, Python or libcurl versions as required by each CLI.
• Network/Proxy: Configure HTTP_PROXY/ HTTPS_PROXY environment variables.

Conclusion

Choosing the right cloud storage with CLI on Septor depends on your balance of free tier size, encryption, budgets, and tool maturity. For maximum privacy and ease, pCloud and Mega are excellent. Enterprise users may prefer Tresorit. For simple scripts and bulk transfers, community tools like dbxcli or gdrive fill gaps. Evaluate your workflow, test a service, and integrate the CLI into your automation to streamline secure backups on Linux Septor.