joH-4

Problem:
The issue involves the href for English on the website pointing to the .de domain instead of the expected .com domain. This problem surfaced after changing the plugin to use the new .de domain instead of a /de subdirectory. The attempted fix using JavaScript is considered less than ideal.

Solution:

1. Verify language domain setup per WPML documentation, ensuring different domains per language are correctly configured.

2. Investigate the hosting provider's feedback and assess any unusual code in the wp-config.php file.

Remove any code overriding default domain behavior from wp-config.php and ask the hosting provider to configure parked domains properly.

Relevant Documentation:

WPML Language URL Options: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-url-options/how-to-use-wpml-with-different-domains-per-language/

Configuring DNS settings for separate domains per language: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-url-options/how-to-use-wpml-with-different-domains-per-language/#2-configure-the-dns-settings
Keywords:
WPML, Language Domains, Href Issue, Default Language Settings, URL Configuration, DNS Settings, Troubleshooting, Parked Domains, wp-config.php, JavaScript.

Problem:
In some cases WPML will print the "not valid" error when saving the URL format for different domains per language inside WPML > Settings > Language URL Format.

Even though, the DNS config is correct and the domain is working, it might be that WPML is unable to validate it.

Solution:
In some cases, disabling "Validate on save" checkbox before clicking the Save button can solve such issues.

Take note, that if this will not solve the issue, then it is more likely that the DNS setup is not correct and you should consult your hosting support team.

Relevant Documentation:
https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-url-options/how-to-use-wpml-with-different-domains-per-language/