How to synchronize hidden (dot) files in owncloud/nextcloud
When using ownCloud client for linux my hidden files are not synchronized, and appear under Activity > Not Synced with a message stating:
File is ignored because it's hidden
There is an option to allow hidden files in ownCloud client. Simply edit the configuration file: ~/.local/share/data/ownCloud and set:
0\Folders\ownCloud\ignoreHiddenFiles=false
There is also a common list of files to exclude: /etc/owncloud-client/sync-exclude.lst; which includes temporary files, htaccess, locks, etc.
These can also be set from the GUI: General > Edit Ignored Files