Having root-level access to your server signifies that you will be able to view and change any file on it, which includes essential system files. You can also set up software that can update particular settings on the server throughout the, so the installation is possible only if you are logged in as the root user. The latter has full privileges, i.e. you will have full control over your machine whenever you want and you can do anything you need. You can also create additional users either with similar rights or with fewer rights, according to what you need them for - everyday tasks, other server administrators, 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 which can be done via other accounts. You may 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 Dedicated Hosting
You will have full root-level access to your dedicated server whatever the plan you pick during the signup process, as long as the server is ordered with cPanel or DirectAdmin, or with no web hosting Control Panel at all. In each of these 3 cases, you can change any part of the software environment in any way you find fit, that 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 main difference between these options is that using cPanel or DirectAdmin, you will have a web-based graphical interface to control a variety of server-side options and also any site content that you create or upload, while when you order the server without a Control Panel, you will have to perform everything through a Secure Shell console or to install a Control Panel of your own liking, provided that it is compatible with the Operating System that you have selected throughout the sign up process. With the third Control Panel option that you're able to select on the order page - Hepsia, the root access will be limited.