# ionCube Loader

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## [About the ionCube Loader category](https://forum2.ioncube.com/t/about-the-ioncube-loader-category/20)

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**Author:** [@kgroves](https://forum2.ioncube.com/u/kgroves)\
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**Last updated:** [2 December 2025 14:52 UTC](https://forum2.ioncube.com/t/about-the-ioncube-loader-category/20 "2025-12-02T14:52:55Z")

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Topics related to the Loaders for ionCube encoded PHP files

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## [Installing ionCube Loader to run encoded applications](https://forum2.ioncube.com/t/installing-ioncube-loader-to-run-encoded-applications/45)

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**Author:** [@Ben](https://forum2.ioncube.com/u/Ben)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2026 11:12 UTC](https://forum2.ioncube.com/t/installing-ioncube-loader-to-run-encoded-applications/45 "2026-03-19T11:12:49Z")

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Need to install ionCube Loader? ionCube protected applications require ionCube Loader in order to run correctly. This is a popular module that you can install with a few easy steps. We recommend using the Loader Wizard …