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This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
You need to change the default language of your site's frontend while keeping the backend/dashboard in English.

Solution:
To achieve this, follow these steps:
1. Understand that changing the default language in WPML affects both the frontend and backend. However, you can set a different language for the WordPress admin area. For detailed instructions, visit Setting the WordPress Administration Language.
2. To keep the backend in English while changing the frontend language:
- Navigate to Users > Profile in your WordPress dashboard.
- Set your preferred language for the backend under 'Language'.
- Ensure to disable the option 'Set admin language as editing language'.

If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we recommend opening a new support ticket. Also, check the related known issues and confirm that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. For further assistance, please visit our support forum.

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This topic contains 19 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Waqas Bin Hasan 9 months, 1 week ago.

Assisted by: Waqas Bin Hasan.

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October 15, 2024 at 11:24 am #16290221

Waqas Bin Hasan
WPML Supporter since 05/2014

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

Thank you for your understanding.

Original problem was about changing admin language, while receiving emails in undesired language is a different one and needs separate investigation.

I'll recommend opening a separate ticket for emails issue too.

October 15, 2024 at 12:08 pm #16290562

raniM

But it is because of the changing it happened. We did not have this issue before we changed the admin language. Anyway should I still open a new ticket?

October 15, 2024 at 1:01 pm #16290881

Waqas Bin Hasan
WPML Supporter since 05/2014

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

Yes please.

October 15, 2024 at 3:17 pm #16291581

raniM

Ok. Thank you for the help. Have a nice day/evening!

October 16, 2024 at 8:23 am #16293995

Waqas Bin Hasan
WPML Supporter since 05/2014

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

Thank you for your understanding.

Please feel free to close this ticket as resolved and follow other issues on the new tickets you created (or 'll create).

Have a great day you too!