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Problem:
The client was unable to find and install the WPML plugin and the OTGS installer from the WordPress dashboard.
Solution:
We advised the client to download the OTGS Installer from their WPML.org account at https://wpml.org/download/otgs-installer/?section=changelog. After downloading, they should navigate to their site's backend > Plugins > Add new > Uploads > Upload the zip file > then install the plugin and activate it. Additionally, we suggested downloading the plugins directly from https://wpml.org/download for manual installation.

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 9 months, 2 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Mihai Apetrei.

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October 20, 2024 at 8:28 pm #16309333

adrianW-22

Background of the issue:
I am trying to find the WPML plugin in the WordPress dashboard of my website hidden link. I am also looking for the OTGS installer.

Symptoms:
I can't find the WPML plugin or the OTGS installer in the WordPress dashboard.

Questions:
How can I find the WPML plugin in the WordPress dashboard?
How can I locate the OTGS installer?

October 20, 2024 at 8:54 pm #16309431

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

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

Hi there.

You can download OTGS Installer from under your WPML.org account here:
https://wpml.org/download/otgs-installer/?section=changelog

After that, go to your site's backend > Plugins > Add new > Uploads > Upload the zip file > then install the plugin and activate it.

You can also download the plugins directly if you prefer to do that, and you will find them here:
https://wpml.org/download (just choose to download the plugins manually so that you can see the full list).

Please let me know how things go.

Mihai Apetrei

October 21, 2024 at 9:13 am #16311114

adrianW-22

Hi Mihai,

Thanks for getting back to me.
I can't see how to install the OTGS installer.
After downloading I just get a bunch of folders with no clear path forward.
The same goes for downloading manually.
I used WPML before and it was no trouble to find the plug-in from within the WP dashboard.
Sth. must have changed, either on your side or on my end.
Best,
Adrian

October 21, 2024 at 11:03 pm #16314613

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

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

Hi Adrian.

You should get a zip file (archive) when you download a plugin from our site.

But your browser might have specific settings that automatically extract an archive after you download a zip file, which is probably why you are seeing folders instead.

If you can create a whole website backup and then share the site access in the private fields I am enabling below, I am more than happy to install the main WPML plugin.

I will be waiting for your response.

October 27, 2024 at 8:09 am #16334064

adrianW-22

Hi Mihai,

It was something very simple:
I didn't find the "Upload" option in the menu..
Now the installation worked just fine !

Thanks again !

Another plan I have now:

When using the secondary language ( in this case german ) in the main menu,
the new page always appears in the primary language ( english ).

This problem seemed to arise after changing some of the titles of the german menu.

I found this on your support page:
https://wpml.org/forums/topic/language-keeps-switching-when-i-click-on-different-pages/

..tried it out. But the problem is still there.

Very best,

Adrian

October 28, 2024 at 11:02 pm #16339885

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

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

Hi there, Adrian, and welcome back.

I am happy to hear you could resolve the issue mentioned initially in the ticket.

Also, regarding the new issue you mentioned in the last reply, please note that, per our Support Policy, we can handle only one problem per ticket.

Continuing with one issue per ticket helps supporters focus on one problem at once and enables other users to find solutions to their questions faster.

Can you please mark this ticket as resolved and open a new ticket for any new issue you encounter (one ticket per issue) so we can properly focus on and tackle each one?

Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.

Mihai

October 29, 2024 at 12:20 pm #16342067

adrianW-22

Thanks a lot for your patience and help !
Adrian