Having root-level access to a server means that you can view and change any file on it, including crucial system files. You may also install software which can modify particular settings on your server throughout the, so the installation can be done only if you are logged in as the root user. The aforementioned has full privileges, which means that you will have full control over the machine whenever you want and you'll be able to do anything you would like. You may also generate various other users either with identical rights or with fewer rights, according to what you need them for - everyday tasks, other server admins, etcetera. To be on the safe side, it is usually recommended to employ the root account only when you really need it and not for tasks you can do via other accounts. You can use a web-based graphical interface or a Secure Shell console to connect to the server and to control it at the root level.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Servers

Our VPS plans come with different levels of access, so as to give you the option to select the one you need, based on your level of experience and on what you'll need the server for. When you purchase a VPS with no Control Panel, you will have full root-level access and you will manage everything through a console, unless you set up some third-party software instrument. The servers that are ordered with the DirectAdmin or the cPanel web hosting Control Panel also include full root access, however most of the things which are related to your web content can be performed via a graphical interface and not a console. You are able to set up various different frameworks or media streaming software, for example, without a problem. If you get your virtual hosting server with the Hepsia Control Panel, you may still use a Secure Shell console to connect, however, the root access is limited. Yet, the Hepsia-equipped servers are the simplest to manage.