By default, your VPS v2 Virtual Server has a password for the root login
and a username and password for the Administrative User login. Each user has
different privileges. These are set up in this manner to protect root from vulnerability
to outside exposure and possible server hacks.
Root
As the root user you have superuser privileges in
controlling all resources (files, users, processes, etc.) belonging to the VPS v2 Virtual Server.
You can log in as root using SSH, SFTP, and iManager. By default—for security
reasons—you cannot use Telnet, FTP, POP or IMAP. (The Administrative User has
these privileges.)
As the root user, you can conduct all server
administration, including installing applications and removing users. See “Root
User” for more information.
Administrative User
As the Administrative User, you are responsible for user
and Web management for multiple virtual users. Your membership in the “wheel”
group enables you to su to root to install applications and perform additional
administrative tasks.
As the Administrative User, you also have membership in
the FTP group. Additionally, you have shell access and membership in the POP
and IMAP groups, giving you the ability to send and receive mail. You will
receive mail for root. See “Administrative User” for more information.
