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.

1. Log into your AccountCenter and select your (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server from the Domains drop-down menu:
   
   
   
   
2. Select the Root Access & Developer Tools tool:
   
   
   
   
   
3. Click on Enable Root Access:
   
   
   
   
   
4. 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!

Notes/Supplemental Resources:

• (dv) An introduction to the root user
• (dv) 3.5 Tech Specs - Developer's Tools package listing.

Revisions:

05-28-2008: screenshots added and other cosmetic changes.