Having full root-level access signifies that you will be able to access and customize each file on a specific server, including all system files, and to change system settings or install server-side software which may be necessary for specific scripts and even offline applications in order to work properly. A server is accessed at the root level with a root user, who has full privileges to do all the abovementioned tasks. The root user can also create other users. For security reasons, you're advised to have one more account for everyday tasks and to use the root account only if you actually need to perform a particular task on the website hosting server. The root-level access function provides you with full control of your server from almost any location, as long as you have the user credentials.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Web Hosting

If you obtain a virtual private servers from our company, you will have full root-level access in 3 cases - if the server has 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 modify any part of the system using a Secure Shell console, while in the second, you will still be able to use SSH to connect and to make changes, still you will also have a graphical interface you can use to manage your online content and almost all the system settings. The root access makes our virtual server packages a great choice if you want to run any software that you can't install in a regular shared web hosting account. With the last Control Panel option - Hepsia, you'll be able to connect via SSH and to take care of the content on your server, yet the root access rights will be more limited.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers Hosting

You will have full root-level access to your dedicated server regardless of what plan you select 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 each of these 3 cases, you are able to update any part of the software environment in any way you see fit, that makes our server packages ideal for multi-media applications with specific requirements which cannot be covered if you use a shared website hosting account. The difference between these options is that using cPanel or DirectAdmin, you'll have a web-based graphical interface to manage a variety of server-side options as well as any web content which you generate or upload, whereas if you order the server without a Control Panel, you'll have to do everything using a Secure Shell console or to install a Control Panel of your liking, if it's compatible with the Operating System which you've selected during the registration process. With the last Control Panel option that you'll be able to choose on the order page - Hepsia, the root access will be restricted.