Having full root-level access signifies that you can access and change any file on a specific server, including all system files, and to change system settings or set up server-side software that may be needed by specific scripts and even offline applications to work efficiently. A server is accessed at the root level with a root user, who has full privileges to perform all the aforementioned tasks. Your root user can also generate various other users. For security reasons, you're advised to have a different account for routine tasks and to use the root account only if you actually need to do a specific task on the hosting server. The root-level access function provides you with full control over your server from almost any location, given that you know the user credentials.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Servers

When you buy a VPS servers from our company, you'll have full root-level access in three cases - if the server has no website hosting Control Panel at all, or when you select cPanel or DirectAdmin during the order process. In the first case, you'll be able to update any part of the system through a Secure Shell console, while in the second, you'll still be able to use SSH in order to connect and to make changes, however you'll also have a graphical interface available to manage your online content and many of the system settings. The root access makes our virtual server plans a great choice in case you wish to run any kind of software which you are unable to install in an ordinary shared hosting account. With the last Control Panel option - Hepsia, you will be able to connect through SSH and to manage the content on your server, however, the root access privileges are more restricted.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers

You will have full root-level access to your dedicated server no matter which package you select during the registration process, as long as the server is ordered with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no hosting Control Panel at all. In each of these three cases, you'll be able to change any part of the software environment in any way you see fit, that makes our server plans ideal for resource-demanding applications with specific requirements that cannot be covered if you use a shared web hosting account. The difference between these options is that when you pick cPanel or DirectAdmin, you will have a web-based graphical interface to control various server-side options and also any web content that you create or upload, whereas when you order the server devoid of Control Panel, you will have to perform everything using a Secure Shell console or to set up a Control Panel of your liking, if it is compatible with the Operating System that you've chosen during the sign up process. With the third Control Panel option that you'll be able to select on the order page - Hepsia, the root access is restricted.