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

Problem:
The client was experiencing issues with cloning all content to other languages using WPML. They needed to duplicate content across multiple languages and encountered errors and inconsistencies, such as different menu items appearing in different languages and some pages not duplicating correctly.

Solution:
1. We guided the client through using WPML's 'Duplicate content' feature via the Translation Dashboard. Here are the steps:
- Go to WPML → Translation Dashboard in your WordPress admin.
- Select the posts, pages, or custom post types you wish to duplicate.
- Choose the secondary languages for duplication.
- Click the Duplicate button.
2. If issues persist, such as content not duplicating correctly or errors appearing, we recommend checking for incorrect entries in the database. Our 2nd-tier specialists can assist by installing a database manager plugin to address these issues.
3. For further detailed guidance on duplicating content and translating menus, refer to these documents:
- Duplicating content guide
- Translating menus guide

If this solution does not resolve your issue, or if it seems outdated or irrelevant to your specific case, please open a new support ticket. We highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. For further assistance, you can also visit our support forum at WPML support forum.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 3 months, 2 weeks ago.

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January 22, 2026 at 10:46 am #17753358

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

You can go to WPML -> Translation Dashboard -> Select those pages and duplicate them to the secondary languages.

Or, you can click on the eye icons to review the translations and approve/denied them.

January 22, 2026 at 2:02 pm #17754193

vladimirN-6

How to clone these pages with eye symbol?

cloned pages.png
January 22, 2026 at 2:11 pm #17754217

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

You can go to WPML -> Translation Dashboard -> Select those pages and duplicate them to the secondary languages.

January 23, 2026 at 7:43 am #17756043

vladimirN-6

After duplicate in Translation Dashboard, change icon in Translation Dashboard but in pages stays the same (NOT WORKING).

Also there is no approve/deny after click eye icon, please check.

January 23, 2026 at 10:59 am #17756756

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hi,

These review icons appear because you translated the pages with the option to set for review automatically. You can disable this option in WPML -> Settings -> Automatic translation -> AI Translation -> Select 'Publish without review' and Save the changes.

January 23, 2026 at 11:01 am #17756764

vladimirN-6

I've tried again to clone, I get error, look in attached photo

Error code.png
January 23, 2026 at 11:08 am #17756784

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Please share what content you are trying to duplicate or translate. You can create a video with Loom or Kommodo and share the link here. This will allow us to see each step you are taking and reproduce exactly the same issue on the site.

Looking forward to your message.

January 23, 2026 at 11:13 am #17756800

vladimirN-6

OK,

Now is stuck with error 504, can you do it for as to be all posts pages and content cloned to be with PEN status, because we cannot success?

January 23, 2026 at 11:39 am #17756834

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Done. All posts and pages are duplicated.

January 23, 2026 at 11:47 am #17756850

vladimirN-6

Thank you very much for your effort.

But in pages FAQ and Para Lab pages still has eye status

faq.png
January 23, 2026 at 11:49 am #17756865

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Yes, they have the eye icon because another user is reviewing the translation; therefore, my user can't update it.

January 23, 2026 at 11:56 am #17756874

vladimirN-6

I've sign out, can you try now? Thanks

January 23, 2026 at 12:05 pm #17756875

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Thanks! Now it is all duplicated