Having root-level access to your server signifies that you can view and change any file on it, including crucial system files. You may also install software which can modify certain settings on your server during the process, so that the installation can be done only if you're signed in as the root user. The aforementioned has full privileges, which means that you'll have full control over your machine whenever you want and you can perform anything you need. You may also generate additional users either with the same rights or with fewer rights, according to what you need them for - daily tasks, other server administrators, etcetera. To be on the safe side, it is generally recommended to employ the root account only when you really need it and not for tasks that you can do via other accounts. You may use a web-based graphical interface or a Secure Shell console to connect with the server and to control it at the root level.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers

You'll have full root-level access to your dedicated server no matter which package you choose during the registration process, as long as the server is provided with cPanel, or without 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 multi-media applications with specific requirements which can't be covered if you use a shared website hosting account. The difference between these options is the fact that with cPanel you'll have a web-based graphical interface to control a variety of server-side options and also any website content which you create or upload, whereas if you order the server without a Control Panel, you will have to perform everything using a Secure Shell console or to set up a Control Panel of your own liking, if it is compatible with the Operating System which you have chosen during the sign up process. With the last Control Panel option that you can pick on the order page - Hepsia, the root access is limited.