php -i | grep extension_dir Copy the correct loader file into that directory. Edit your PHP configuration file ( php.ini for PHP 7.2). Add this line at the top of the extensions section:
Select the version for . The file name will look like: ioncube_loaders_lin_x86-64.tar.gz (for Linux 64-bit) or ioncube_loaders_win_vc15_x86-64.zip (for Windows). Step 3: Extract and Locate Your PHP Extension Directory Extract the archive: ioncube decoder php 7.2
<?php phpinfo(); ?> Access it via a browser. Search for "ionCube". You should see: (enabled) + Version number. If you see this, you do not need a decoder . Your PHP 7.2 can now run any ionCube-encoded file. Why You Should Upgrade from PHP 7.2 Immediately Even if you successfully install the loader, PHP 7.2 is dead . As of November 2020, it receives zero security patches. Running a live server on PHP 7.2 with encoded scripts is a ticking time bomb. php -i | grep extension_dir Copy the correct