Is it possible to install Insync in one’s home directory without root privileges in order to sync folders in the home directory? This was asked here for Insync 1.5 and a solution mentioned, but I could find anything relevant for Insync 3.
Hi! Let me consult our engineers regarding this. Did you mean installing it as a non-administrator?
Also - could you let me know your OS version? 
Thanks, Mia. Yes, I meant installing an a non-administrator.This would be on Ubuntu Linux 20.04.
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@dnarnold Apologies for the delay!
Per our Linux engineer: technically, a user could do that - but it’s not very straightforward to get a ‘complete’ finished install (aka Insync appearing in the application menu, tray icon image, etc). Basically, installing as non-admin requires more steps.
You can extract the installer to a folder and start insync by calling the insync executable in the folder.
I tried that solution on Fedora Silverblue and it doesn’t work. the insync executable looks for files in /usr and a non-admin account doesn’t have the ability to move those files there.
Please create a Flatpak version of this program. That will fix this issue.
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I appreciate the update, and my apologies for the trouble! I have forwarded the +1 re: Flatpak request to our Product team
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