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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If this solution does not resolve your issue, or if it seems outdated or irrelevant to your specific case, please open a new support ticket.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 6 days, 21 hours ago.

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January 15, 2026 at 1:38 pm

vladimirN-6

I have problem with cloning all content to other languages

January 16, 2026 at 9:53 am #17736373

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Hi there,

I have escalated this ticket to our 2nd tier of support, where our specialists will take a deeper look at this issue and will try to isolate its cause. I will keep you updated on the evolution of this ticket.

Thank you very much for your patience and understanding!

January 19, 2026 at 10:50 am #17741939

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Hi again,

Our 2nd-tier specialists found that the cause of the issue is some incorrect entries in the database. Do you authorize our 2nd-tier specialists to install a database manager plugin to fix the problem?

January 19, 2026 at 5:24 pm #17743707

vladimirN-6

yes install it

January 20, 2026 at 10:09 am #17745331

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Thank you very much for your authorization.

January 20, 2026 at 11:53 am #17745952

vladimirN-6

Any update of situation, I've already authorize you

January 20, 2026 at 12:23 pm #17746254

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Hi,

No updates yet. I will get back to you as soon as I get updated by our 2nd tier specialists.

January 21, 2026 at 9:17 am #17749437

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Hi,
Our 2nd-tier specialists fixed the issue in the database, and now you can correctly translate the content in the Translation Dashboard.

Can you confirm that the issue was solved?

January 21, 2026 at 10:38 am #17749771

vladimirN-6

Can you clone all german content to other languages autmatically?

January 21, 2026 at 10:40 am #17749834

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

No, you can automatically translate the content.

The alternative is to clone in bulk as described in this guide: https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/displaying-untranslated-content-on-pages-in-secondary-languages/#duplicating-content

January 21, 2026 at 10:43 am #17749843

vladimirN-6

I've cloned frontpage only, please help with all

Also after cloned frontpage I've get different menu items on diferent languages? Why?

January 21, 2026 at 10:44 am #17749846

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Hi,

1.- Can you tell me why you only cloned the front page? Have you followed the guide I shared?

2.- Did you translate the menus already? https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-menus/

January 21, 2026 at 11:11 am #17749986

vladimirN-6

I've tried to cancel jobs, but not posssible, please check

wpml cancel job.png
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 am #17750078

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)

Hi again,

The original issue for this ticket is about cloning the content to the secondary language, and you have added three more problems. I kindly ask that you stay focused on the original problem, and then we can continue working on the others. Otherwise, we will not complete this ticket and will mark the original issue as resolved.

January 21, 2026 at 8:17 pm #17751925

vladimirN-6

What should exactly do to make this eye to be cloned page to be a pen?
FAQ and two more pages here are affected.

cloned pages.png