Loader / Requirements
Before you install
A quick checklist to confirm your server can run the Oxrion loader. Most standard PHP servers are ready out of the box.
Supported PHP
PHP 8.1–8.4, 64-bit. Check yours with php -v.
Operating systems
Linux and Windows. On Windows, match your PHP's thread-safety (NTS or TS) when choosing a build.
Required PHP extensions
These ship with most standard PHP builds. If any are missing, enable them in php.ini before installing the loader.
OpenSSL
Verifies and decrypts protected files at runtime.
Sodium (libsodium)
Checks the signature that proves a file is authentic and untampered.
Zlib
Decompresses protected code before it runs.
Verify what's enabled with php -m.
Access & system
- A server running PHP 8.1–8.4 (Linux or Windows).
- Permission to install a PHP extension — you'll add one line to php.ini.
- Access to the php.ini your web server uses (php-fpm, Apache, or CLI).
- The ability to restart your web server after enabling the extension.
The loader itself is tiny and adds no meaningful CPU, memory, or disk overhead — if your server runs PHP today, it can run the loader.
A note on shared hosting
Installing the loader means adding a PHP extension, which most shared hosting plans don't allow. VPS and dedicated servers — anywhere you control php.ini — are fully supported. If you're on shared hosting, check with your provider first.