Having root-level access to your server means that you will be able to view and modify any file on it, which includes crucial system files. You may also install software which can modify particular settings on the server throughout the, so the installation can be performed only if you are 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'd like. You may also generate additional users either with identical rights or with fewer rights, according to what you want them for - daily tasks, other server administrators, etc. To be on the safe side, it's usually recommended to employ the root account only when you actually need it and not for tasks that can be done through other accounts. You may use a web-based graphical interface or a Secure Shell console to be able to connect with the server and to manage it at the root level.
Full Root-level Access in VPS Servers
When you order a VPS 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 when you select cPanel or DirectAdmin during the order process. In the first case, you can modify any part of the system via a Secure Shell console, whereas in the second, you'll still be able to use SSH to connect and to make adjustments, still you'll also have a graphical interface at your disposal to control your web content and many of the system settings. The root access makes our virtual server packages a great choice when you want to run any software which you can't set up in a standard shared hosting account. With the last Control Panel option - Hepsia, you'll be able to connect via SSH and to control the content on the server, but the root access privileges will be more restricted.
Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers
You'll have full root-level access to your dedicated server whatever the package you choose throughout the registration process, as long as the server is provided with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no hosting Control Panel at all. In each of these three cases, you can modify any part of the software environment in any way you find fit, that makes our server plans suitable for multi-media apps with specific requirements which can't be covered when you use a shared website hosting account. The difference between these options is the fact that when you choose cPanel or DirectAdmin, you will have a web-based graphical interface to manage numerous server-side options and also any web content that you generate or upload, whereas when you order the server devoid of Control Panel, you'll have to do everything using a Secure Shell console or to set up a Control Panel of your liking, if it's compatible with the Operating System which you have chosen during the sign up process. With the last Control Panel option which you will be able to select on our order page - Hepsia, the root access is limited.