IonCube Loader is essential for running encrypted PHP applications like Softaculous. Follow these steps to enable IonCube Loader in cPanel’s Tweak Settings and activate the extension for PHP on your VPS or Dedicated Server.
Step 1: Access WHM
Log in to WebHost Manager (WHM) using your root credentials at https://your-server-ip:2087 or https://your-domain:2087..
Step 2: Configure Tweak Settings
- Find Tweak Settings: In WHM, navigate to the “Server Configuration” section on the sidebar. Scroll down or use the search bar to find “Tweak Settings“.
- Locate PHP Tab: In the Tweak Settings interface, click on the “PHP” tab to access PHP-related configurations.
- Enable IonCube Loader: Find “IonCube” and check the box to enable IonCube Loader.
- Save Changes: Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Save” to apply your changes.
Step 3: Enable the IonCube Loader Extension in PHP
To activate IonCube Loader for PHP, follow these steps in WHM’s EasyApache 4 interface:
- Access EasyApache 4: Navigate to the “Software” section in WHM and click on “EasyApache 4“.
- Locate PHP Extensions: Select the “PHP Extensions” tab.
- Search for IonCube Loader: Use the search bar to find “IonCube Loader“.
- Select IonCube Loader: Check the box next to “IonCube Loader” for each PHP version you wish to support.
- Review Your Selection: Click the “Review” button to ensure your changes are correct.
- Apply the Changes: Click the “Provision” button to install and activate the IonCube Loader extension.
Step 4: Verify IonCube Loader Activation
To confirm that IonCube Loader is active, install or run an application that requires it, such as Softaculous. If the application functions correctly, IonCube Loader is properly enabled.
Conclusion
By completing these steps, you’ve successfully enabled IonCube Loader in cPanel’s Tweak Settings and ensured it’s active for PHP. This setup is crucial for running encrypted PHP applications smoothly on your VPS or Dedicated Server.