ionCube PHP Encoder - Secure code with powerful Encryption, Obfuscation, and Licensing

PHP Encoder 15

Secure, protect and license your PHP code

Encode PHP 8.2–8.4 syntax and run on PHP 8.5

✓Unlimited Encoding

✓Unlimited Runtime Machines

✓PHP 5, 7 & 8 Support

•Compiled Bytecode Protection

•CI/CD Support for Automation

•NEW Online License Manager

•Advanced Dynamic Key Encryption

•CLI options & GUI support on Win/MacOS

Secure and License PHP Code optional - with ionCube Encoder

Get great protection for your code and add code licensing options to control where and how code runs

Basic Edition

Powerful code protection

With Licensing Tools

Pro Edition

Code Protection + Set IP, domain and time restrictions

Cerberus Edition

Code Protection + Set IP, domain, MAC address and time restrictions

includes extended support plan

Take licensing further with our online license management system

1. Setup Project

Define product versions & variants (trial/paid)

2. Create License File

Specify user details, features & expiry.

3. Distribute

Download file and distribute.

Offer: 2 months free included with new Pro/Cerberus purchases

ionCube Online Encoder

Premium-grade PHP protection without local setup or deployment overhead

Step 1

Upload files

Step 2

Choose PHP target

Step 3

Encode and deliver

Designed for smaller projects. Encode quickly, protect intellectual property, and deliver production-ready output with a workflow that feels streamlined from start to finish.

Strong code protection

Encode Instantly

No install required

Go to Online Encoder

ionCube Loader

Need to run a plugin or app?

ionCube Loader is required to run encoded PHP files and is available on many popular web hosts by default. With support for over 10 platforms as standard, it's easy for end users to set up.

•Upload the Loader Wizard script for assisted installation
•Run it in your browser to detect your setup
•Follow the steps to install and configure

Get the Loader

ionCube 24

Website Security and Error Capture

Essential website utilities all in one suite.

•Protect against malware and website defacement.
•Real-Time detection and management.
•Unexpected new or modified files instantly blocked.
•Real-time PHP and JS error reporting.

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