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Problem:
The client is unable to activate the OTGS Installer for the WPML plugin on their new server, despite it working on a previous site. They are also unsure if they need to install the String Translation plugin along with the WPML Multilingual CMS for full functionality.
Solution:
If you're experiencing issues with activating the OTGS Installer, we recommend downloading the plugins manually. You can do this by visiting https://wpml.org/account/downloads/ and clicking on "Download WPML manually" at the bottom of the page. Regarding your query about the String Translation plugin, yes, you need to install it to translate strings from themes and plugins or to handle page builder content.

Please note that this solution might be irrelevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the issue persists, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.

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Last updated by martinM-118 5 days, 19 hours ago.

Assisted by: Andreas W..

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December 28, 2024 at 1:53 pm #16550097

martinM-118

Background of the issue:
I am trying to install the WPML plugin to translate my website. I already have the OTG Installer installed but I can't activate it. I have also set up Multicurrency, which is working fine. I have installed it on my previous site that I am trying to rebuild on this new server, and I did not have that problem there. The site I need help with is hidden link.

Symptoms:
Every time I press activate the OTG Installer, it says it activated
but i see it is still not activated on plugin site

Questions:
Why can't I activate the OTG Installer?
Is there a specific step I am missing in the activation process?

December 28, 2024 at 3:53 pm #16550257

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Welcome to the WPML support forum. Before passing this thread to my colleague, I would like to share some suggestions and possible solutions for the issues you mentioned.

We hope you are installing WPML for the first time on this site. Please try the workaround suggested in the following tickets and let us know if you are getting the expected results or not.

https://wpml.org/forums/topic/otgs-installer-wont-activate/#post-15754453

https://wpml.org/forums/topic/i-cant-activate-otgs/#post-16323148

https://wpml.org/forums/topic/cant-activate-otgs-installer-plugin/#post-15028321

https://wpml.org/forums/topic/otgs-installer-plugin-installed-but-its-not-activating/#post-16009856

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Thanks!

Bigul

December 28, 2024 at 4:22 pm #16550274

martinM-118

Thank you, the secand thing helped me install the plugin, i can now set it up, My only question before doing setup; di i need to install only manually:
WPML Multilingual CMS for my automatic translation?or do i also need to install The: String Translation plugin? to have it fully work?

December 28, 2024 at 4:35 pm #16550286

Andreas W.
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)

Hello,

Until one of my colleagues will assist you on this matter, please take note that you can download the plugins by going to

https://wpml.org/account/downloads/

and clicking on "Download WPML manually" at the bottom of the page.

Best regards
Andreas

December 28, 2024 at 4:37 pm #16550287

Andreas W.
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)

Yes, you would need the String Translation plugin to translate strings coming from theme and plugins or to translate page builder content.

December 28, 2024 at 6:25 pm #16550392

martinM-118

Thank you for the support, i installed both manually, and its installed and is translating 🙂