Having full root-level access means that you can access and update each file on a specific server, which includes all the system files, and to change system settings or install server-side software that may be needed by specific scripts and even offline applications to work effectively. A server is accessed at the root level via a root user, which has full privileges to do all the abovementioned things. The root user can also make other users. For security reasons, you're advised to have another account for daily 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 function will provide you with full control over your server from almost any location, as long as you know the user credentials.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Servers

Our VPS servers include different degrees of access, to give you the option to select the one you need, depending on your level of experience and on what you'll need the server for. When you buy a VPS with no Control Panel, you'll have full root-level access and you'll manage everything through a console, unless you install some third-party software tool. The servers which are ordered with the DirectAdmin or the cPanel hosting Control Panel also feature full root access, yet most of the things that are related to your online content can be done using a graphical interface and not a console. You can install many different frameworks or media streaming software, for instance, without a problem. When you obtain the virtual hosting server with the Hepsia Control Panel, you can still use a Secure Shell console to connect, but the root access is reduced. Yet, the Hepsia-equipped servers are the simplest to manage.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers

You will have full root-level access to your dedicated server regardless of what plan you select during 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 3 cases, you're able to modify any part of the software environment in any way you see fit, that makes our server packages perfect for resource-demanding apps with specific requirements that can't be covered if you use a shared hosting account. The main difference between these options is that when you pick cPanel or DirectAdmin, you'll have a web-based graphical interface to control many different server-side options as well as any site content that you generate or upload, whereas if you order the server without a Control Panel, you will have to do everything with a Secure Shell console or to set up a Control Panel of your liking, provided that it is compatible with the OS which you've selected during the sign up process. With the third Control Panel option which you will be able to choose on the order page - Hepsia, the root access will be limited.