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What is root access?

On our dedicated and virtual dedicated Linux servers, "root" is the administrative...

How can I log in as 'root' on my dedicated server?

By default, you cannot log in to your dedicated server remotely using "root." If you...

Logging in to Your Linux Dedicated Server

You can log in to your dedicated server through a control panel or through a...

Can I enable users to log in using FTP on my Linux server?

Some of the information in this article is advanced material we make available as a...

How do I access MySQL using SSH?

Some of the information in this article is advanced material we make available as a...

How do I access my Linux dedicated server using SSH?

Should you elect not to use a control panel to manage your dedicated server, you may...

Setting up Remote Desktop for Your CentOS or Fedora Linux Dedicated Server

Some of the information in this article is advanced material we make available as a...

Accessing Plesk on Your Dedicated Server

The Parallels Plesk Panel control panel enables simple, convenient management of your...

Accessing Your Server Using Putty

You can use the Putty SSH client to access your Linux dedicated or virtual dedicated...