Problem: The client needs to maintain WPML settings on a development server that was backed up and downloaded from a live website using a migration plugin. They also want to register a new WPML account for use with the development server without affecting the live site. Solution: 1. Generate a developer key from your WPML.org account. 2. Register the development website with the new key by navigating to Wp-Admin -> Plugins -> Add New -> Commercial tab, then click on "Unregister WPML from this site" and register with the new site key. 3. Refresh the page after registration. For detailed steps, refer to the documentation on how to install and register WPML on development sites.
Note: Unregistering WPML from the local site will not affect the live site. Using a staging/development site typically does not incur additional costs unless new translations are requested.
If this solution does not apply to your situation, or if it seems outdated, we recommend opening a new support ticket. We also advise 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. For further assistance, please visit our support forum at WPML support forum.
