How do I enable root access to my (dv)?
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For security purposes we don't provision (dv) servers with root access enabled by default. Root access can easily be enabled via the admin section of the AccountCenter.
- Log into your AccountCenter and select your (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server from the Domains drop-down menu:
- Select the Root Access & Developer Tools tool:
- Click on Enable Root Access:
- Enter and confirm your password after agreeing to the warning prompt. Use a password that is "strong" enough to pass our strength test as shown below and click Change:
You now have root access enabled on your server!
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05-28-2008: screenshots added and other cosmetic changes.
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