Having full root-level access means that you'll be able to access and update any file on a selected server, including all the system files, and to change system settings or set up server-side software which may be needed by specific scripts and even offline apps in order to function efficiently. A server is accessed at the root level through a root user, who has full privileges to do all the aforementioned tasks. Your root user can also generate various other users. For security reasons, you are advised to have a different account for day-to-day tasks and to use the root account only if you actually need to do a specific task on your server. The root-level access feature will give you full control over your server from any kind of location, provided that you have the user credentials.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers

You will have full root-level access to your dedicated server no matter which package you pick during the registration process, as long as the server is provided with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no website hosting Control Panel at all. In each of these three cases, you can update any part of the software environment in any way you find fit, that makes our server plans perfect for resource-demanding applications with specific requirements which can't be covered when you use a shared hosting account. The main difference between these options is that when you choose cPanel or DirectAdmin, you will have a web-based graphical interface to control numerous server-side options and any web content which you generate or upload, while if you order the server devoid of Control Panel, you will have to perform everything using 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 during the sign up process. With the last Control Panel option which you are able to pick on the order page - Hepsia, the root access is limited.