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There are many different features found in Web Host Manager (WHM) that are useful in maintaining your dedicated server. However, not all of them are available to the default user you were given when you signed up. Determining what requires root access can be complicated. We take the guesswork out of that with the chart Read More >https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/When-Do-I-Need-Root-Access-1024x538.png