Having full root-level access signifies that you'll be able to access and change any 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 necessary for specific scripts and even offline apps in order to work efficiently. A server is accessed at the root level through a root user, which has full privileges to do any of the aforementioned things. The root user can also create other users. For safety reasons, you're advised to have another account for routine tasks and to use the root account only if you actually need to do some task on the website hosting server. The root-level access feature gives you full control of your server from any location, given that you have the user credentials.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Hosting

When you get a virtual private servers from us, you'll have full root-level access in three cases - if the server comes with no web hosting Control Panel at all, or in case you select cPanel or DirectAdmin during the order process. In the first case, you'll be able to change each part of the system with a Secure Shell console, while in the second, you'll still be able to use SSH in order to connect and to make adjustments, still you will also have a graphical interface accessible to control your online content and almost all of the system settings. The root access makes our virtual server packages a great choice in case you wish to run any kind of software that you cannot install in a standard shared web hosting account. With the last Control Panel option - Hepsia, you will be able to connect through SSH and to manage the content on the server, however, the root access rights will be more limited.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Web Hosting

You will have full root-level access to your dedicated server whatever the package you pick throughout the registration 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'll be able to update any part of the software environment in any way you see fit, that makes our server packages perfect for resource-demanding applications with specific requirements which cannot be covered if you use a shared hosting account. The difference between these options is the fact that when you choose cPanel or DirectAdmin, you'll have a web-based graphical interface to manage numerous server-side options as well as any site content which you generate or upload, while when you order the server devoid of Control Panel, you will have to do everything with a Secure Shell console or to set up a Control Panel of your own liking, if it's compatible with the OS that you have selected during the registration process. With the third Control Panel option which you will be able to pick on the order page - Hepsia, the root access will be restricted.