Having full root-level access signifies that you will be able to access and customize every file on a particular server, in addition to all the system files, and to change system settings or set up 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 through a root user, who has full privileges to perform all the abovementioned things. Your root user may also create various other users. For safety reasons, you're advised to have a separate account for everyday tasks and to use the root account only if you actually need to perform a task on the website hosting server. The root-level access attribute will provide you with full control of your server from any kind of location, given that you have the user credentials.

Full Root-level Access in VPS Servers

You can take care of your new VPS servers at the root level regardless of the package which you've chosen, as long as the server is ordered with either the cPanel or the DirectAdmin hosting Control Panel, or without any Control Panel at all. In the first case, many system settings can be managed through an intuitive web-based interface, while in the second, you'll need to make everything via a console, unless you decide to set up a Control Panel yourself. Either way, you'll have full control over the VPS in addition to any system and custom content on it all of the time, which makes this kind of hosting perfect for any application which you cannot run with a shared web hosting account due to the restricted level of access - frameworks, VoIP and audio/video streaming software, etc. The last VPS Control Panel option is Hepsia, but the root access to your server will be restricted.

Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers

You will have full root-level access to your dedicated server whatever the plan you select during the registration process, as long as the server is provided with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or without web hosting Control Panel at all. In each of these 3 cases, you can modify any part of the software environment in any way you see fit, which makes our server plans ideal for resource-demanding applications with specific requirements which can't be covered if you use a shared web hosting account. The main difference between these options is that with cPanel or DirectAdmin, you'll have a web-based graphical interface to take care of numerous server-side options and also any web content which you generate or upload, whereas when you order the server devoid of Control Panel, you'll have to do everything through a Secure Shell console or to install a Control Panel of your own liking, if it's compatible with the OS that you have selected throughout the registration process. With the final Control Panel option which you'll be able to choose on the order page - Hepsia, the root access is limited.