is a free extension that allows your web server to read and execute PHP files that have been protected by the ionCube Encoder. It does not turn the code back into readable text for you to edit; it simply "unlocks" it so PHP can run it. ORC Webhosting Version Compatibility : For PHP 7.4, you must use the specific loader file named ioncube_loader_lin_7.4.so (on Linux). : The Loader is completely free to download and use. Official Source : You should always get the loader directly from the official ionCube Loaders page to ensure security. 2. How to "Decode" (Install) for PHP 7.4