ionCube loader is the PHP extension that decodes encrypted PHP files on runtime. It is freely available and installation is very easy.
1. Download the program and store it on your server using wget or FTP.
wget http://www.ioncube.com/loader_download.php
tar -zxvf ioncube_loaders.tar.gz
cd ioncube
Copy ioncube-install-assistant.php to a web directory such as your hosting directory and open it in your browser window.
cp -f ioncube-install-assistant.php /home/username/public_html
2.. Now lets move the iconcube directory to a permanent location:
mv ioncube /usr/local
vi /usr/local/lib/php.ini
3. Now find where other zend extentions in the file. Paste in your new line for ioncube loader
zend_extension = /usr/local/ioncube/ioncube_loader_lin_4.3.so
/etc/init.d/httpd restart
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