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

Problem:
If you're trying to install WPML on a new site and encounter the error 'not allowed to view this page' at step 7, it's likely a permissions issue.
Solution:
We recommend following these steps to resolve the issue:
1. Create a full website backup.
2. Disable all plugins except for WPML and its add-ons.
3. Check if the issue persists.
4. If the issue does not reoccur, reactivate your plugins one by one to identify the problematic plugin.
5. If the issue persists even with non-WPML plugins disabled:
- Keep all non-WPML plugins deactivated.
- Switch to a default theme, such as TwentySeventeen.
- Attempt to recreate the issue.
It is advisable to perform these steps in a staging environment if possible.

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 1 year, 9 months ago.

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July 23, 2024 at 3:13 pm #15993111

etienneG-5

Background of the issue:
Trying to install WPML on a new site under development. I have an agency account.

Symptoms:
At step 7, I get the error message 'not allowed to view this page'.

Questions:
How can I resolve the 'not allowed to view this page' error during WPML installation?

July 23, 2024 at 3:55 pm #15993460

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

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

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out.

This error usually means there's a permissions issue. Let's try these steps:

- create a full website backup

- disable all plugins except WPML and its add-ons

- check if the issue is happening again

- if it's not, reactivate your plugins one by one, checking every time if the issue shows up again so that you can understand which plugin is causing that issue

If the issue happens even with the non-WPML plugins disabled:
- leave all the non-WPML plugins deactivated

- switch to a default theme like TwentySeventeen

- try to recreate the issue now

If you have the chance, it would be best to do this in a staging (testing) environment.

Please let me know how that goes and if following any of these steps solved your issue or brought any change.

I will be waiting for your response.

Mihai Apetrei