When you have root-level access to a server, it indicates that you will have full control over it. In other words, you'll be able install any server-side application no matter what the changes that it will make to the software setting on your server, and you'll be able to both access and modify any kind of file, including system files, and change any settings. You can do this by connecting to the server as a root user who has full privileges to do all these things and also to create other users, which includes users who also have full privileges. The connection can be established with a web-based graphical interface or a Secure Shell console. For security reasons, it is recommended that you make a different user for your daily work and use the root user only when you need to customize the server or to set up software that may be needed by a script-driven application that you'd like to run.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Servers

When you purchase a VPS servers from us, you will have full root-level access in 3 cases - if the server includes no web hosting Control Panel at all, or in case you select cPanel throughout the order process. In the first case, you can change each part of the system using a Secure Shell console, whereas in the second, you'll still be able to use SSH to connect and to make changes, but you will also have a graphical interface accessible to take care of your web content and most of the system settings. The root access makes our virtual server plans an excellent choice in case you want to run any kind of software that you can not install in a regular shared web hosting account. With the last Control Panel option - Hepsia, you will be able to connect via SSH and to take care of the content on your hosting server, however, the root access rights will be more restricted.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers

You will have full root-level access to your dedicated server whatever the plan you pick throughout the signup process, as long as the server is ordered with cPanel, or without website hosting Control Panel at all. In all of these three cases, you will be able to change any part of the software environment in any way you find fit, that makes our server packages perfect for resource-demanding apps with specific requirements which cannot be covered if you use a shared web hosting account. The main difference between these options is the fact that when you pick cPanel you'll have a web-based graphical interface to control a variety of server-side options as well as any website content which you create or upload, whereas when you order the server without a Control Panel, you'll have to perform everything through a Secure Shell console or to install a Control Panel of your liking, if it's compatible with the Operating System that you've selected during the sign up process. With the last Control Panel option which you'll be able to choose on the order page - Hepsia, the root access will be limited.