Having root-level access to a server means that you'll be able to view and change any file on it, including important system files. You can also set up software which can update specific settings on your server throughout the, so that the installation is possible only if you're signed in as the root user. The latter has full privileges, i.e. you'll have full control over your machine at any time and you can do anything you want. You may also create various other users either with similar rights or with fewer rights, depending on what you require them for - everyday tasks, other server admins, etcetera. To be on the safe side, it's generally recommended to use the root account only when you really need it and not for tasks that can be done using other accounts. You can use a web-based graphical interface or a Secure Shell console in order to connect with the server and to control it at the root level.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers Hosting

When you choose the cPanel web hosting Control Panel, you will have full root access to your new dedicated server, regardless of which of our packages you will pick throughout the registration process. The very same is valid if you decide not to add a Control Panel at all. All of our servers will give you the possibility to run both very resource-demanding applications which are too heavy for a standard shared web hosting account and apps that have particular requirements as to what the program environment on your hosting server has to be. The latter is something that cannot be achieved on a shared machine, since no server-side software can be set up on it. The difference between the aforementioned alternatives is that without a Control Panel, server management can be done only through a console, while if you get cPanel, most system settings along with your site content will be controlled through a graphical interface. When you choose Hepsia, which is the last Control Panel option on the registration page, you'll have a server with restricted root access.