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In this tutorial we will explain how to install the IonCube loader, logically you will need a root access to the server on which your site is hosted to install PHP extensions but if you are on a shared web hosting you can install this extension with the PHP CGI.
For those who on a shared web hosting, take information from you hosting company to check if he already provides a IonCube loader. In this case you don't need to follow this install.
By the way ask your provider too if a PHP in CGI mode is available and how to build your own "php.ini" file with the right syntax.

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To start we must build a PHP file which will give us a lot of informations on the PHP used on the server. To do so create a HTML file with this content and transfer it on your site :

Access it through an URL et take note of these 3 important lines :

PHP Version : You will find it on the top of the page.
extension_dir : This will allow us to know how to place the ionCube Loader file.
Loaded Configuration File : This line indicates the exact place where lies your "php.ini" file.

You will need to edit it on the server or download it with a software like SSH Secure Shell or even FileZilla in SFTP mode and upload it again once modified.
But first start to transfer the IonCube loader on your server, you will find it on the official site just click here ICI, on this page you will have several choices and download the right file for your operating system version.

For example : If you have a Linux 64bits Server you need to download this file : ioncube_loaders_lin_x86-64.tar.bz2

Once downloaded uncompress the archive and transfer the "ioncube" folder on your server at the most convenient place which cannot be accessed by an URL

Once transfer is done open the "php.ini", you need to add a line to allow the loading of IonCube loader sent on your server. Follow this explanation carefully for Linux, Mac and Windows.
With your text editor look for this phrase in the "php.ini" :

Just add right under
For Linux and Mac :

For Windows :

The x.x is the version of PHP. To know you version just remember what you have noted thansk to the phpinfo syntax in PHP Version. Do not write the group of version but the exact number.

For example : I have a PHP 5.2.10 on a Linux Server, i must write ioncube_loader_win_5.2.dll

Once edited save it or transfer it on your server and restart the Apache service to allow the new PHP settings to be validated.
To know if your installation succeed refresh the page which contain the Phpinfo and look if a new line appears which would look like this : with the ionCube PHP Loader
If you can see it the installation is successful, if not check your PHP settings and the exact path where should be inserted the IonCube loader.

Tip : In each archive downloaded from the IonCube site a PHP file is given as a sample, his name is ioncube-loader-helper.php, transfer it on your site and follow their instructions, you will have more details to install IonCube loader.

If despite of our explanations you have not succeeded to make IonCube loader work don't hesitate to contact us to help you diagnose your problem and if possible connect on the server to allow the functioning of the IonCube loader.
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