Having full root-level access signifies that you will be able to access and modify every file on a selected server, which includes all of the system files, and to change system settings or install server-side software that may be needed by certain scripts and even offline apps to function effectively. A server is accessed at the root level with a root user, which has full privileges to perform all of the aforementioned tasks. The root user may also make other users. For safety reasons, you're advised to have one more account for day-to-day tasks and to use the root account only if you actually need to perform a particular task on the server. The root-level access function will give you full control of your server from any kind of location, as long as you have the user credentials.
Full Root-level Access in VPS Servers
If you acquire a VPS servers from our company, you'll have full root-level access in three cases - if the server has no web hosting Control Panel at all, or when you select cPanel or DirectAdmin during the order process. In the first case, you can update each part of the system with a Secure Shell console, while in the second, you will still be able to use SSH in order to connect and to make modifications, however you'll also have a graphical interface accessible to take care of your web content and the majority of the system settings. The root access makes our virtual server plans an excellent choice in case you would like to run any kind of software that you can not set up in an ordinary shared website hosting account. With the last Control Panel option - Hepsia, you will be able to connect via SSH and to control the content on your hosting server, however, the root access privileges will be more limited.
Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers
You'll have full root-level access to your dedicated server whatever the package you select during the registration process, as long as the server is provided with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no website 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 see fit, that makes our server plans ideal 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 take care of numerous server-side options and any website content that you generate or upload, while when you order the server without a Control Panel, you will have to perform everything with a Secure Shell console or to set up a Control Panel of your own liking, provided that it is compatible with the Operating System which you have chosen during the sign up process. With the last Control Panel option which you'll be able to choose on the order page - Hepsia, the root access is restricted.