How to install ionCube loader

Using ionCube encoded and secured PHP (Anti-Hacking Protection) files requires a file called the ionCube Loader 10.3 + to be installed on the web server and made available to PHP. 

ionCube is a widely used PHP extension for running to protected PHP code, website security and malware blocking.

PHP can use the Loader with one line added to a PHP configuration file (php.ini)

Why we use ionCube and what it does

https://opencart.tips/why-we-use-ioncube-and-what-it-does

How to check up your ionCube version?

1. Download a test script
2. Upload the script test.php into your web space, then 
3. Launch the test script in your browser.

For example:

         http://yourdomain/test.php

DOWNLOAD TEST SCRIPT

To use the install the ionCube by Wizard script:

1. Upload the Loader Wizard script into your web space, then 
2. Launch the Loader Wizard script in your browser.

For example:

         http://yourdomain/ioncube/loader-wizard.php

3. Follow the steps in the Loader Wizard to install the appropriate Loaders for your system.
4. If the Loader Wizard is not found, carefully check the location to where you uploaded the wizard script on your server.

Pay attention

Opencart has two php.ini files! 

php.ini in the main category and another one in the admin category

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