What is IonCube? Updated on January 2, 2020 by Carrie Smaha 0 Minutes, 37 Seconds to Read 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. A PHP extension called the ionCube Loader handles the reading and execution of encoded files at runtime. Is ionCube Loader offered on my server? Yes, we do offer it. It is already offered on shared servers and VPS’s running PHP5. To see if it is available on your server you can view the phpinfo.php page and search for “ioncube”. Here is an example phpinfo.php page: Link to Example of PHPINFO Page Share this Article Carrie Smaha Senior Manager Marketing Operations Carrie Smaha is a Senior Marketing Operations leader with over 20 years of experience in digital strategy, web development, and IT project management. She specializes in go-to-market programs and SaaS solutions for WordPress and VPS Hosting, working closely with technical teams and customers to deliver high-performance, scalable platforms. At InMotion Hosting, she drives product marketing initiatives that blend strategic insight with technical depth. More Articles by Carrie Related Articles How to Prevent Image Hotlinking with .htaccess Rules How to Edit a Website File on Your Server How to Import a Table Using phpMyAdmin Force HTTPS with the .htaccess File The Complete Guide to cPanel Backups Schedule Social Media Posts With Buffer How to Google Analytics to WordPress Without a Plugin How to Install Jekyll and Launch a New Site FTP Basics for Dedicated Servers What is your default PHP.ini file?
Great to know ! I am considering an app / plugin that seems to have this, ioncube, as a building requirement. Hence if my VPS already has this it will permit me to utilize this plugin. Crossing fingers as it will help- my team be more efficient 😁
Thanks for checking in C3, and we hope it works! If the plugin has requirements beyond the default configuration of IonCube or cPanel, we can let you know if the extra software is installable on our managed VPS plans.
