Having full root-level access signifies that you'll be able to access and customize every file on a selected server, in addition to all the system files, and to change system settings or install server-side software which may be required by certain scripts and even offline apps to function properly. A server is accessed at the root level with a root user, which has full privileges to do all the abovementioned things. The root user can also generate other users. For security reasons, you are advised to have another account for routine tasks and to use the root account only if you actually need to perform some task on the hosting server. The root-level access attribute will provide you with full control over your server from almost any location, provided that you know the user credentials.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers

You'll have full root-level access to your dedicated server regardless of what package you choose during the registration process, as long as the server is ordered with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no hosting Control Panel at all. In each of these 3 cases, you'll be able to update any part of the software environment in any way you find fit, that makes our server packages perfect for resource-demanding applications with specific requirements that can't 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 take care of various server-side options as well as any web content that you generate or upload, while if you order the server without a 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 that you have selected throughout the registration process. With the final Control Panel option that you're able to choose on the order page - Hepsia, the root access will be restricted.