When you have root-level access to a hosting server, it means that you will have full control over it. In other words, you'll be able set up any server-side app no matter what the changes that it'll make to the software environment on your server, and you can both access and change any file, including system files, and change any settings. This can be done by connecting to the server as a root user which has full privileges to do all these things and also to create other users, which includes users that also have full privileges. This particular can be established using a web-based graphical interface or a Secure Shell console. For safety reasons, it's recommended that you create one more user for your everyday work and employ the root user only when you need to customize the server or to install software which may be required by some script-driven application that you would like to run.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Servers

If you acquire a VPS servers from us, you'll have full root-level access in 3 cases - if the server includes no hosting Control Panel at all, or in case you select cPanel or DirectAdmin throughout the order process. In the first case, you will be able to update each part of the system with a Secure Shell console, whereas in the second, you will still be able to use SSH in order to connect and to make adjustments, however you'll also have a graphical interface at your disposal to manage your web content and most of the system settings. The root access makes our virtual server packages a very good choice in case you need to run any kind of software that you cannot install in an ordinary shared hosting account. With the last Control Panel option - Hepsia, you will be able to connect through SSH and to control the content on your server, however, the root access rights are more restricted.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers

You will have full root-level access to your dedicated server regardless of what package you pick during the registration process, as long as the server is provided with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or without web hosting Control Panel at all. In all of these three cases, you're able to update any part of the software environment in any way you find fit, that makes our server plans perfect for resource-demanding applications with specific requirements that cannot be covered if you use a shared web hosting account. The main difference between these options is the fact that when you use cPanel or DirectAdmin, you will have a web-based graphical interface to manage various server-side options and any web content which you generate or upload, while if you order the server with no Control Panel, you'll have to do everything with a Secure Shell console or to set up a Control Panel of your own liking, if it is compatible with the OS that you have selected during the sign up process. With the final Control Panel option that you'll be able to choose on our order page - Hepsia, the root access is restricted.