Having root-level access to your server means that you will be able to view and update any file on it, which includes important system files. You can also install software which can change specific settings on the server during the process, so the installation can be performed only if you're signed in as the root user. The aforementioned has full privileges, which means that you will have full control over your machine whenever you want and you can perform anything you'd like. You can also generate other users either with similar rights or with fewer rights, based on what you need them for - daily tasks, other server administrators, etc. To be on the safe side, it is generally recommended to use the root account only when you really need it and not for tasks you can do using other accounts. You can use a web-based graphical interface or a Secure Shell console to be able to connect to the server and to manage it at the root level.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Hosting

You'll have full root-level access to your dedicated server no matter which plan you choose during the signup process, as long as the server is ordered with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no hosting Control Panel at all. In all of these 3 cases, you're able to change any part of the software environment in any way you find fit, which makes our server plans ideal for multi-media applications with specific requirements which cannot be covered if you use a shared web hosting account. The difference between these options is that when you choose cPanel or DirectAdmin, you will have a web-based graphical interface to take care of various server-side options and also any website content which you generate or upload, while if you order the server without a Control Panel, you will have to perform everything using a Secure Shell console or to set up a Control Panel of your liking, provided that it is compatible with the Operating System that you have selected throughout the sign up process. With the final Control Panel option that you can select on our order page - Hepsia, the root access is restricted.