Having root-level access to your server means that you'll be able to view and modify any file on it, including essential system files. You may also install software which can modify certain settings on the server during the process, so the installation can be done only if you are logged in as the root user. The latter has full privileges, which means that you will have full control over the machine at any time and you can do anything you'd like. You may also create additional users either with identical rights or with fewer rights, based on what you need them for - day-to-day tasks, other server admins, etc. 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 that you can do using other accounts. You may 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 Dedicated Servers
You will have full root-level access to your dedicated server regardless of what package you choose during the registration process, as long as the server is ordered with cPanel, or with no website hosting Control Panel at all. In each of these 3 cases, you're able to modify any part of the software environment in any way you see fit, which makes our server plans suitable for resource-demanding applications with specific requirements which cannot be covered when you use a shared website hosting account. The main difference between these options is the fact that when you select cPanel you will have a web-based graphical interface to control numerous server-side options and any site content that you create or upload, while if you order the server with no Control Panel, you will 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 Operating System which you've selected throughout the registration process. With the third Control Panel option which you're able to choose on the order page - Hepsia, the root access will be limited.