Having root-level access to your server means that you can view and modify any file on it, which includes important system files. You can also install software that can modify specific settings on the server throughout the, so that the installation is possible only if you are logged in as the root user. The aforementioned has full privileges, which means that you'll have full control over the machine at any time and you'll be able to perform anything you need. You can also create various other users either with identical rights or with fewer rights, according to what you need them for - everyday tasks, other server administrators, etc. To be on the safe side, it is usually recommended to employ the root account only when you really need it and not for tasks which can be done via other accounts. You can use a web-based graphical interface or a Secure Shell console in order to connect to the server and to manage it at the root level.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Web Hosting

You'll have full root-level access to your dedicated server regardless of what plan you pick throughout the signup process, as long as the server is ordered with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or without website hosting Control Panel at all. In each of these 3 cases, you're able to modify any part of the software environment in any way you find fit, that makes our server packages perfect for resource-demanding applications with specific requirements which can't be covered if you use a shared website hosting account. The difference between these options is the fact that when you use cPanel or DirectAdmin, you will have a web-based graphical interface to take care of many different server-side options and also any site content that you generate or upload, whereas if 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's compatible with the OS that you've chosen throughout the registration process. With the last Control Panel option that you will be able to pick on our order page - Hepsia, the root access is limited.