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Problem:
The client wants translations to work 100% automatically, with language detection based on the user's IP address.
Solution:
We explained that the Automatic Translation feature in WPML does not translate content automatically without initial setup. The client needs to start the translation process manually. For language detection and serving content in the correct language, we have a feature that can automatically redirect users based on their browser language, but the content must be translated first. We provided documentation links for both features:

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 1 year, 7 months ago.

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November 1, 2023 at 10:13 am #14706503

ligiaV

Hello! We would like the translation to work 100% automatically, detecting the language by the user's IP address. Is it possible using wpml? Thanks a lot!

November 3, 2023 at 1:58 pm #14726299

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+03:00)

Hi there.

The Automatic Translation feature works only as shown here:
https://wpml.org/documentation/automatic-translation/

It won't happen automatically where the content gets automatically translated without you doing anything upfront, you need to start it.

What we have in terms of detecting the user's language and serving the correct language is this feature explained at the URL below (but the content needs to be translated first):
https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/automatic-redirect-based-on-browser-language/

I hope that I was able to answer your question.

Mihai Apetrei