What is ionCube loader?

ionCube Loader is a PHP extension that works to decode PHP scripts previously encoded by the ionCube PHP Encoder package. The following information is provided as a guide for installing the ionCube loader needed to run PHP files encoded with ionCube on DreamHost servers.

Is ionCube loader free?

As for the ionCube loader, this is free for anyone to download and install on their server. There are various different versions of ionCube loader available, each one designed for a specific system (Linux, Windows, macOS etc.), and 32-bit or 64-bit architectures.

How do I download ionCube loader?

How to install ionCube Loader

  1. 1 Download ionCube Loader. Download the latest release of ionCube Loader at https://www.ioncube.com/loaders.php.
  2. 2 Add the ionCube Loader php extension.
  3. 3 Load the ionCube extension.
  4. 4 Apply the new configuration.
  5. 5 Verify ionCube loader is running.

How do I check ionCube loader version?

You can easily figure out if IonCube is running by looking at the information from PHP info. To check this you need to create a PHP file with the content as: phpinfo(); Here, you will see a Zend Engine badge with the version for IonCube loader (the version on our servers is v3.

What is the purpose of ionCube?

ionCube was created in 2002, and gave developers tools to protect software written in the PHP programming language from being viewed, edited and ran on unlicensed computers. The tools use a technique of compiling the bytecode prior to encoding so that the source code is eliminated, and runtime overheads are reduced.

How does ionCube loader work?

The tools use the technique of compiling to bytecode prior to encoding so that source code is eliminated, and runtime overheads are reduced. A PHP extension called the ionCube Loader handles the reading and execution of encoded files at run time.

Does WordPress use ionCube?

Hi, I saw in your FAQ it is stated that WordPress does not run ionCube on your servers. The ionCube Loader is a PHP module used to hide and obfuscate PHP code. Some plugins such as AliDropShip require this to be installed on your site’s server to function.

How do I install ionCube in WHM?

Enabling Ioncube

  1. Login to WHM (root)
  2. Go to Server Configuration -> Tweak Settings -> PHP.
  3. Select ioncube check box for cPanel PHP loader.
  4. Click on Save button.
  5. That’s it. This will enable Ioncube for you in 3rd party PHP binary.

How do I enable ionCube in Ubuntu?

How to Install ionCube Loader in Debian and Ubuntu

  1. Step 1: Install Apache or Nginx Web Server with PHP.
  2. Step 2: Download IonCube Loader.
  3. Step 3: Install ionCube Loader for PHP.
  4. Step 4: Configure ionCube Loader for PHP.
  5. Step 5: Test ionCube Loader.

How do I enable ionCube in cPanel?

Enable Ioncube

  1. Login to WHM (root)
  2. Go to Server Configuration -> Tweak Settings -> PHP.
  3. Select ioncube check box for cPanel PHP loader.
  4. Click on Save button.
  5. That’s it. This will enable Ioncube for you.

What is the ionCube Loader installer?

The ionCube Loader Installer is an application which attempts to install the ionCube Loader on a local or remote server. The ionCube Loader is a component that needs to be installed on the server for the encoded files to run. The Installer supports FTP and SFTP (only on Unix servers) protocols for the connection.

How do I use ionCube encoded and secured PHP files?

Using ionCube encoded and secured PHP files requires a file called the ionCube Loader to be installed on the web server and made available to PHP. PHP can use the Loader with one line added to a PHP configuration file (php.ini). An automated Installer and Wizard are available to help with install, as well as manual instructions.

What version of PHP can Beta Beta ionCube loaders run?

Beta ionCube Loaders for PHP 7.3 on Linux and FreeBSD 11. Those can be used with the release candidate (RC) versions of PHP 7.3.0 on Linux and FreeBSD 11. They can run files encoded with the version 10 PHP 7.1 and 7.2 Encoders. As with PHP 7.3.0 RC versions themselves, these loaders should not be used in a production environment.

What platforms are the loaders for?

Loaders are for 32 and 64 bit x86 based systems unless otherwise specified. The Windows non-TS Loaders are for use on a Windows system where a phpinfo page shows that PHP is built with thread safety disabled. If you need Loaders for platforms not mentioned please contact us.

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