Having full root-level access signifies that you will be able to access and change each file on a particular server, which includes all of the system files, and to change system settings or install server-side software that may be needed by certain scripts and even offline apps to function effectively. A server is accessed at the root level with a root user, which has full privileges to do all the aforementioned tasks. Your root user can also make other users. For safety reasons, you're advised to have a separate 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 offers you full control over your server from any existing location, provided that you know the user credentials.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Servers

You can manage your new VPS servers at the root level whatever the plan that you've selected, as long as the server is ordered with either the cPanel or the DirectAdmin web hosting Control Panel, or devoid of Control Panel at all. In the first case, multiple system settings can be controlled through an easy to use web-based interface, whereas in the second, you will have to make everything via a console, unless you decide to set up a Control Panel yourself. Either way, you'll have full control over the VPS in addition to any kind of system and custom content on it all of the time, which makes this kind of hosting perfect for any application which you can't run with a shared web hosting account due to the restricted degree of access - frameworks, VoIP and audio/video streaming software, and many others. The final VPS Control Panel alternative is Hepsia, however the root access to your server will be restricted.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers

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 provided with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no website hosting Control Panel at all. In all 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 resource-demanding apps with specific requirements that can't be covered if you use a shared hosting account. The difference between these options is the fact that with cPanel or DirectAdmin, you will have a web-based graphical interface to manage a variety of server-side options and also any website content which you generate or upload, while when you order the server devoid of Control Panel, you'll have to do everything using a Secure Shell console or to install a Control Panel of your liking, if it is compatible with the OS that you have selected during the registration process. With the last Control Panel option that you are able to choose on our order page - Hepsia, the root access will be restricted.