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Problem:
The client wants to change the test domain name of a site and move it to a production site, preferably without using plugins. The site is hosted on Siteground, where they will change the domain name.
Solution:
After changing the domain name, the client must generate a new key for that new domain from here. Then you can go back to the WordPress backend > Plugins > Add New > Commercial > UNregister WPML from the old staging key > REregister WPML with the new production key.
Changing domains or migrating sites is not a simple thing for someone who You've never done it before, which is why we recommend plugins like Duplicator. However, since Siteground has a strong support team, we are confident that they will be able to help you with the domain change process. Each WPML key that is generated is assigned to a specific domain. Therefore, every time you change the domain of the site, you will have to generate a new key that will be assigned to that specific domain. You will need a unique WPML key for each unique domain. Additionally, we recommend that you consult the guide on using the Advanced Translation Editor when moving or using a copy of your site at this link.

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 1 year, 3 months ago.

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April 17, 2024 at 2:42 pm #15533416

bertrand-didierL

Tell us what you are trying to do?
I would like to change the test domain name of a site and switch it to a site in production, preferably without plugins. The site is hosted in Siteground, from where I will change the domain name.
Is there any documentation that you are following?
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Is there a similar example that we can see?
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What is the link to your site?
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April 17, 2024 at 10:41 pm #15535076

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

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

Hi there.

After you change the domain name, you should be able to generate a new key for that new domain from here: https://wpml.org/account/sites

After that, you can go back to the WordPress backend > Plugins > Add new > Commercial > UNregister WPML from the old staging key > REregister WPML with the new production key.

Changing domains or migrating sites is not something simple for someone that never done that before so that is why we recommend plugins like Duplicator, but, as far as I know, Siteground has a solid support team so I'm sure they will be able to help you with the domain change process.

Please let me know how things go and let me know if you actually wanted to find something else from me than what I shared on above. Maybe I'm missing the point or your actual question?

Thank you!

Mihai Apetrei

April 18, 2024 at 9:50 am #15536922

bertrand-didierL

So I need to register a new website? I can't just update the key like the other plugins?

April 18, 2024 at 9:53 am #15536999

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

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

Hi there and welcome back!

Each WPML key that is generated gets assigned to a specific domain.

Whenever you change the domain on the site, you have to generate a new key that will be assigned to that specific domain.

You will practically need one unique WPML key per each unique domain.

I hope that you will find this information helpful.

April 18, 2024 at 9:59 am #15537145

bertrand-didierL

Ok. And which is the purpose of these messages?

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April 18, 2024 at 11:11 am #15537857

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

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

Hi there.

That is the automatic migration wizard.

Please take a look here:
https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/advanced-translation-editor/using-advanced-translation-editor-when-you-move-or-use-a-copy-of-your-site/