Having root-level access to your server means that you'll be able to view and update any file on it, which includes essential system files. You can also set up software that can update specific settings on your server during the process, so the installation can be done only if you're logged in as the root user. The latter has full privileges, i.e. you will have full control over the machine at any time and you can do anything you want. You can also make additional users either with the same rights or with fewer rights, depending on what you require them for - everyday tasks, other server administrators, etc. To be on the safe side, it's generally recommended to employ the root account only when you actually need it and not for tasks which can be done via 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 control it at the root level.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Web Hosting

You'll have full root-level access to your dedicated server regardless of what plan you select during the signup process, as long as the server is ordered with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no web hosting Control Panel at all. In each of these three cases, you will be able to update any part of the software environment in any way you see fit, that makes our server packages suitable for resource-demanding apps with specific requirements that can't be covered when you use a shared web hosting account. The main difference between these options is that when you select cPanel or DirectAdmin, you will have a web-based graphical interface to manage various server-side options as well as any site content that you generate or upload, while if you order the server devoid of Control Panel, you will have to perform everything using a Secure Shell console or to install a Control Panel of your liking, provided that it is compatible with the OS which you've chosen during the registration process. With the final Control Panel option that you're able to select on the order page - Hepsia, the root access is restricted.