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Problem:
You are trying to use the same WPML development key on different machines using the same local address (https://localhost), but you are unable to do so without re-registering each site with a new key.
Solution:
Each WPML installation requires a unique site key and a unique site URL for registration. We recommend using the software Local to set up local domains, such as

http://sitename.local

, which allows each development environment to have its own unique URL. This setup will enable you to use a separate development key for each instance without needing to re-register under the same address. You can download and learn more about Local at https://localwp.com/.

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Last updated by Andreas W. 1 month, 2 weeks ago.

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March 26, 2025 at 6:06 am #16860551
March 26, 2025 at 12:16 pm #16862667

arleyM-2

Any way to solve the issue of the development key being able to be used on different developer machines?

March 27, 2025 at 1:11 pm #16868591

arleyM-2

Any way to solve the issue of the development key being able to be used on different developer machines?

March 27, 2025 at 7:23 pm #16870303

Andreas W.
WPML Supporter since 12/2018

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Hello,

Each install of WPML needs a proper site key.

The site registration might further not only include the site URL but you need a unique site URL for each WPML installation to register WPML.

We mostly use the software "Local" for this purpose, as it allows you to set up local domains, like hidden link.

hidden link

Best regards
Andreas