discussion Guide Plesk Plesk Panel PHP Ioncube Version Update Guide 2025 (Web Interface + SSH)

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🧩 PHP Ioncube Version Update Guide on Plesk Panel​

To ensure your web applications run smoothly, it’s crucial that the PHP Ioncube Loader module is both compatible and up to date.
This article explains, step by step, how to update the PHP Ioncube Loader module for your websites hosted on Plesk Panel. ✅

💡 What is Ioncube?​

Ioncube is a module that encrypts PHP files to protect source code, especially for licensed or proprietary software.
However, Ioncube must match your PHP version. When you upgrade PHP, you may also need to upgrade Ioncube to a compatible version.

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🧪 Updating PHP Ioncube via Plesk Web Interface​

First, log in to your Plesk Panel.
Then navigate to Tools & Settings → PHP Settings.
Select the desired PHP version where you want to install Ioncube, and click Manage PECL Packages.
In the search field, type Ioncube and proceed with the installation.

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🕸️ Updating PHP Ioncube via SSH (Terminal)​

If you prefer to install or update Ioncube via SSH Terminal, follow these steps carefully.
If executed correctly, the Ioncube installation will complete successfully without issues.

🔹Step 1: Connect to the Server via SSH​

🔹Step 2: Install Ioncube Loader for Each PHP Version​

For PHP 8.4:

plesk bin php_handler --extension-install ioncube_loader -id plesk-php84-fpm

For PHP 8.3:

plesk bin php_handler --extension-install ioncube_loader -id plesk-php83-fpm

For PHP 8.2:

plesk bin php_handler --extension-install ioncube_loader -id plesk-php82-fpm

For PHP 8.1:

plesk bin php_handler --extension-install ioncube_loader -id plesk-php81-fpm

⚠️ Update the PHP version in the command as needed.
Be careful to match the correct version ID, e.g. plesk-[B]php81[/B]-fpm.

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✅ Restarting PHP Services in Plesk Panel​

After installing or updating Ioncube (via web or SSH), it’s a good idea to restart the PHP services.
This ensures that the new configuration is loaded correctly.

🔹Step 1: Restart PHP via Web Interface​

Log in to your Plesk Panel.
Go to Tools & Settings → Service Management, and restart the PHP version you’ve updated.

🔹Step 2: Restart PHP via SSH​

Restart PHP 8.4:

service plesk-php84-fpm restart

Restart PHP 8.3:

service plesk-php83-fpm restart

Restart PHP 8.2:

service plesk-php82-fpm restart

Restart PHP 8.1:

service plesk-php81-fpm restart

⚠️ Update the version number accordingly in the command.
Pay attention to the correct format: plesk-[B]php81[/B]-fpm.

 

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Ensuring that PHP Ioncube versions are compatible is crucial, especially for licensed software to function properly. You can easily manage these processes using the Plesk panel. If you encounter any issues, please mention them in the comments. 😇