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Last updated by helenD-12 1 day, 2 hours ago.

Assisted by: Carlos Rojas.

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November 27, 2025 at 1:47 am #17613700

helenD-12

Background of the issue:
I need to install WPML Import and Export on my production site, hidden link.

Symptoms:
When I download the plugin from my accounts page and then try to upload it to the plugins section in the backend of WordPress, it says that the file has been removed or deleted.

Questions:
Why does the file say it has been removed or deleted when I try to upload it?
How can I successfully download and install the WPML Import and Export plugin?

November 27, 2025 at 3:51 am #17613765

Andreas W.
WPML Supporter since 12/2018

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

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

Hello,

Could you please confirm if this issue also occurs when trying to upload other plugins? (Not only WPML plugins)?

Can you install WPML Export & Import by going to Plugins > Add new and clicking on the "Commercial" tab?

Does the issue maybe disappear if you disable "WP Engine Smart Plugin Manager"?

Best regards
Andreas

November 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm #17615327

helenD-12

Hi Andreas,

I am able to see the plugins in the commercial tabs and so far seems to be working, thank you!

November 27, 2025 at 2:06 pm #17615332

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hello,
My name is Carlos, and I will continue working on this ticket

I'm glad to hear that the original issue has been resolved. Is there anything else we can help you with?

Regards!

November 27, 2025 at 4:42 pm #17616015

helenD-12

Hi actually the issue has not been resolved. We recently created a Canadian Version of our website on our staging environment and we want to now move that Canadian language version over to our production site. However, all the necessary WPML plugins on our staging site are showing as expired and not registered, event though the site is registered on our account as a development site (please see attached image). When I try to input the key, I just see a blank screen. I'm not sure why this is happening or why none of the exports/imports are working within WPML. I'm also not sure if there is another method to move the Canadian version of our site over to Production that I haven't tried yet.

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November 27, 2025 at 8:07 pm #17616560

helenD-12

I am just looking to safely move the newly created /en-ca/ version of our EcoOnline site from staging to production without overriding any of the current content on our production site. It's proving extremely difficult even though WPML says the plugin is built for scenarios such as these. This matter is a bit urgent

November 28, 2025 at 9:58 am #17617706

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hi,

In this case, I'd recommend creating a staging site of the production site (you can use the WP Staging plugin for free) and then importing the en-ca content. Once the content is correctly imported, just update the production site.

This way, you might avoid the problem in the local site that might not be correctly restored or migrated; also, there is a chance that your local environment is not connecting correctly to our servers.

Please let me know the results once you create the staging site and run the import.

November 28, 2025 at 1:17 pm #17618239

helenD-12

Hi Carlos,

We were working off of a staging site that was a clone of the production site and ALL the WPML plugins were still showing as 'account expired.' It also doesn't explain why I can't download of the WPML plugins from my account dashboard or why when I try to export the XLIFF files from Translations it also doesn't work. There is an issue with my account and I'm not sure what it is.

I've tried exporting the CA content from staging into production but that also fails or doesn't import correctly

November 28, 2025 at 1:30 pm #17618266

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hi,

Please provide the access credentials to the staging site so I can double-check the configuration and the plugin problems first. Once we solve that, then we will solve the import/export problem.

I have set your next message private so you can securely share the access credentials to the staging site.