Non-root or non-administrator users can run only certain commands based on the roles and permissions assigned. Non-root or Non-Administrator users are of two types: Users with administrative privileges. Users without administrative privileges.

What is non-root user in Linux?

Generally, Most Linux distros ask their users to use lower user privileges while using the Operating System. That is a great advice for Operating System's security, because this non-Root (Non-Administrative) environment maintains an extra layer of security between the normal user and the Operating System.

What is the difference between root and non-root user?

There is no difference between root and non-root version in terms of features. Some links don't open directly in YouTube app if using non-root. Non-root has different package name, it requires microG to login.