Having full root-level access signifies that you'll be able to access and modify each file on a specific server, in addition to all the system files, and to change system settings or set up server-side software which may be necessary for certain scripts and even offline apps in order to work efficiently. A server is accessed at the root level with a root user, who has full privileges to do any of the abovementioned things. Your root user can also make various other users. For safety reasons, you're advised to have one more account for everyday tasks and to use the root account only if you actually need to do a specific task on your server. The root-level access function will provide you with full control of your server from almost any location, provided that you know the user credentials.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers

You'll have full root-level access to your dedicated server whatever the plan you choose throughout the registration process, as long as the server is ordered with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no website hosting Control Panel at all. In each of these 3 cases, you'll be able to modify any part of the software environment in any way you see fit, that makes our server packages ideal for multi-media apps with specific requirements which cannot be covered when you use a shared hosting account. The difference between these options is that when you pick cPanel or DirectAdmin, 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 if you order the server without a Control Panel, you'll have to perform everything with a Secure Shell console or to set up a Control Panel of your liking, provided that it's compatible with the OS that you've chosen throughout the sign up process. With the last Control Panel option which you are able to select on the order page - Hepsia, the root access will be limited.