rootaccount
Root account, also called the superuser, refers to the privileged user identity in Unix-like operating systems with a user identifier of 0. It provides unrestricted access to all commands, files, and system resources, allowing complete control of the computer. The root account is essential for system administration tasks such as configuring devices, managing users, and installing software. On modern systems, direct root login is often discouraged or disabled to reduce risk.
Access to root privileges is typically achieved either by logging in as root at the console or
With root access, permission checks are bypassed, enabling modification of any file, creation or deletion of
Security considerations for root include restricting access, treating the root account as a last resort, using
Related topics include Administrator accounts in Windows, privileged access management, sudo, and account security.