Having root-level access to your server means that you can view and modify any file on it, including essential system files. You may also set up software that can change specific settings on your server throughout the, so that the installation is possible only if you're logged in as the root user. The latter has full privileges, i.e. you'll have full control over the machine whenever you want and you will be able to do anything you would like. You can also make various other users either with similar rights or with fewer rights, according to what you require them for - everyday tasks, other server admins, etc. To be on the safe side, it is generally recommended to use the root account only when you actually 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 to the server and to manage it at the root level.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Web Hosting

If you obtain a virtual private servers from our company, you will have full root-level access in 3 cases - if the server comes with no website hosting Control Panel at all, or if you select cPanel or DirectAdmin during the order process. In the first case, you'll be able to change each part of the system via a Secure Shell console, whereas in the second, you'll still be able to use SSH in order to connect and to make adjustments, but you'll also have a graphical interface available to control your world wide web content and the majority of the system settings. The root access makes our virtual server packages a very good choice in case you wish to run any kind of software which you can't install in a regular shared website hosting account. With the last Control Panel option - Hepsia, you'll be able to connect via SSH and to take care of the content on your server, but the root access rights are more restricted.