Having root-level access to your server signifies that you'll be able to view and update any file on it, which includes crucial system files. You may also set up software that can modify certain settings on the server throughout the, so that the installation can be done only if you're logged in as the root user. The aforementioned has full privileges, i.e. you'll have full control over the machine whenever you want and you'll be able to do anything you'd like. You may also generate various other users either with the same rights or with fewer rights, based on what you want them for - day-to-day tasks, other server admins, etc. To be on the safe side, it is generally recommended to employ the root account only when you really need it and not for tasks that can be done via other accounts. You may use a web-based graphical interface or a Secure Shell console in order to connect to the server and to control it at the root level.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Servers

When you purchase a VPS servers from our company, you will have full root-level access in three cases - if the server features no web hosting Control Panel at all, or when you select cPanel or DirectAdmin throughout the order process. In the first case, you'll be able to change any part of the system using a Secure Shell console, whereas in the second, you'll still be able to use SSH in order to connect and to make modifications, but you will also have a graphical interface accessible to manage your online content and the majority of the system settings. The root access makes our virtual server packages an excellent choice if you would like to run any kind of software that you cannot set up in an ordinary shared hosting account. With the last Control Panel option - Hepsia, you will be able to connect by way of SSH and to manage the content on the hosting server, yet 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 plan you choose throughout the signup process, as long as the server is provided with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no web hosting Control Panel at all. In all of these three cases, you are able to modify any part of the software environment in any way you find fit, that makes our server plans ideal for resource-demanding applications with specific requirements which cannot be covered if you use a shared website hosting account. The difference between these options is that using cPanel or DirectAdmin, you'll have a web-based graphical interface to manage various server-side options as well as any website content which you create or upload, whereas if you order the server devoid of Control Panel, you'll have to do everything through a Secure Shell console or to install a Control Panel of your liking, provided that it is compatible with the Operating System that you've selected throughout the registration process. With the last Control Panel option that you are able to pick on the order page - Hepsia, the root access will be restricted.