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Problem:
The client is unable to update WPML plugins because the site registration is not valid. The client attempted to register the HTTPS version of the site but received an error message indicating the site is already registered.
Solution:
If you're experiencing an issue with site registration and plugin updates, we recommend the following steps:
1. Ensure you have a full backup of your site.
2. Visit your WPML account page and delete the key for the site.
3. In your WordPress admin area, navigate to Plugins -> Add New -> Commercial tab.
4. Click on "Unregister WPML from this site".
5. Refresh the page.
6. Click on "Get a key for this site" and copy the newly generated code.
7. Go back to WP-Admin -> Plugins -> Add New -> Commercial tab.
8. Register the site with the new key.

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This topic contains 3 replies, has 3 voices.

Last updated by Marsel Nikolli 1 year, 3 months ago.

Assisted by: Marsel Nikolli.

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April 30, 2024 at 9:26 am #15580501

Katriel Reichman

I need help updating the plugins.
It says my site registration is not valid.

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April 30, 2024 at 11:13 am #15580914

Laura
WPML Supporter since 05/2018

Languages: English (English ) Italian (Italiano )

Timezone: Europe/Rome (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

thanks for contacting us.

You registered hidden link but the actual domain is hidden link

Please register the correct domain and you shouldn't get the error anymore

May 1, 2024 at 9:11 am #15583426

Katriel Reichman

I tried to register the https version of the site, but I received an error message saying the site is already registered. (see screenshot)

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May 2, 2024 at 7:32 am #15585804

Marsel Nikolli

Hi,

Thank you for contacting WPML Support, I will gladly help you.

Please try the following steps to register the site with a new key after a full site backup{mandatory}:

- Go to your account page (https://wpml.org/account/sites/)
- Delete the key for the site
- Go to WP-Admin ->Plugins ->Add New ->Commercial tab
- Click on "Unregister WPML from this site"
- Refresh the page
- Click on "Get a key for this site"
- Copy the newly generated code
- Visit back to WP-Admin -> Plugins ->Add New ->Commercial tab
- Register the site with the new key

Let us know if that works out.

Kind regards,
Marsel

May 2, 2024 at 11:34 am #15586878

Katriel Reichman

thank you for your help