Root access and why it matters for your VPS
Root access explained: why full root access matters for VPS hosting. What you can do with root and when it's essential.
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A VPS with root access means you have full control over the operating system: install any software, change any config, run any service. For developers and power users, that’s non-negotiable.
What root gives you
- Install and remove packages, run custom kernels, tune the system.
- Run Docker, Kubernetes, or any stack you need.
- Configure firewall, SSH keys, and security the way you want.
When root is essential
If you’re deploying custom apps, databases, or game servers, you need root (or sudo). Managed or shared hosting often restricts this; a proper VPS does not. At Oneraap all VPS plans include full root access—no lock-in, no artificial limits.