Full root access means you can install any compatible software, modify any configuration file, open any port, and manage the operating system exactly as you would on hardware sitting in your own home — with no provider-imposed permission ceiling.
This matters because some providers advertise "VPS" but ship it with a mandatory management panel pre-installed, restricted sudo access, or blocked ports that quietly limit what you can actually do. Ours doesn't.
No allowlist of approved packages — install anything your operating system supports.
Open, close and route any port your application requires.
The Docker daemon needs direct kernel access, which full root access provides.
Use a control panel if you want one, or skip it entirely and manage everything by hand.
The same complete control applies on our Windows VPS plans via RDP.
Root access isn't an upsell reserved for higher tiers — it's standard from Basic through Pro.
Yes, full root access is included on every plan, including the $4.95 Basic tier.
No, our plans ship without a mandatory control panel; install one yourself if you want it.
Yes, since our plans are unmanaged, you're responsible for patching and configuring your server, as described in our Terms of Service.
Yes, Windows VPS plans include full administrator rights via RDP, equivalent in scope to Linux root access.
Understand the full picture of what unmanaged, root-access hosting means.
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