Having full root-level access signifies that you can access and modify each file on a specific server, which includes all system files, and to change system settings or set up server-side software that may be needed by certain scripts and even offline apps in order to work properly. A server is accessed at the root level via a root user, which has full privileges to perform any of the abovementioned things. Your root user can also create various other users. For safety reasons, you're advised to have a different account for daily tasks and to use the root account only if you actually need to do a specific task on your website hosting server. The root-level access feature offers you full control over your server from any location, provided that you have the user credentials.
Full Root-level Access in Dedicated Servers
You'll 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 with no website hosting Control Panel at all. In all of these three cases, you will be able to modify any part of the software environment in any way you see fit, which makes our server packages suitable for resource-demanding apps with specific requirements that cannot be covered if you use a shared web hosting account. The difference between these options is the fact that when you use cPanel or DirectAdmin, you will have a web-based graphical interface to manage numerous server-side options and also any web content which you create or upload, whereas when you order the server devoid of Control Panel, you'll have to perform everything using a Secure Shell console or to install a Control Panel of your liking, provided that it's compatible with the Operating System that you have selected during the sign up process. With the last Control Panel option that you can select on the order page - Hepsia, the root access will be restricted.