I have a couple of php scripts that are protected with sourceguardian, would they normally execute on free hosts? I guess the real question here is this: Do *most* hosting companies ** Including Free-hosts** have the ability to run sourceguardian protected php scripts?

Thanks!

Depends on the web hosting company (free or paid) and the script. There is some basic kit of the scripts for the which paid web hosting companies can offer. Not sure about free web hosts at all

Thanks for the heads up SiberForum!

Appreciate it.

I believe that is not a problem at all to do some research and find the script and upload that and install. If that is being done by your web hosting company that is being done for the customers as existing as prospective ones.

It depends on configuration the host uses. This is a free loader, and some hosts can install it on their servers upon request.

Best Regards,

Originally Posted by Wajdan

It depends on configuration the host uses. This is a free loader, and some hosts can install it on their servers upon request.

Best Regards,

And if that is free web application that always have README where detailed instructions are about the process of installing

As far I know, most hosting providers use just zend and ioncube by default. However, some companies will be happy to install additional loaders (if possible)

I've used IONCube and SourceGuardian and found them to be on many of the servers my customers use. There have been a few exceptions, but the added security was worth it.

BTW: These encoders don't stop everyone from stealing your work; just most people.

I think you need to install source guardian module to run the protected script. This is what they have written in their documentation.

You may also go for zend. They also offer similar solution.

The problem about Zend is pricing