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Problem:
The client is considering configuring WPML with different domains and subdomains for their WordPress site and is unsure if this will result in one WordPress site or multiple sites per domain/subdomain. They are also concerned about how this configuration affects the use of themes and pro plugins that are licensed for a certain number of installations.
Solution:
We recommend setting up WPML on a single WordPress installation. When using the domain-per-language feature, install WordPress on the main domain (the primary language) and set up WPML there. For additional languages, configure each other domain or subdomain accordingly. You can find detailed instructions on how to do this in our documentation here: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-url-options/how-to-use-wpml-with-different-domains-per-language/

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 2 months, 3 weeks ago.

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November 3, 2024 at 8:53 pm #16358427

bernhardG-5

Background of the issue:
I am trying to install WPML on my WordPress site, hidden link. I am considering the configuration with different domains and subdomains.

Symptoms:
I am unsure if choosing the configuration with different domains and subdomains will result in one WordPress site or multiple sites per domain/subdomain.

Questions:
If I choose the configuration with different domains and subdomains, will this be one WordPress site or will it generate one site per domain/subdomain?
How does the configuration affect the use of themes and pro plugins that are licensed for a certain number of installations?

November 4, 2024 at 10:05 pm #16363500

Mihai Apetrei
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Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)

Hello,

WPML is designed to work with a single WordPress installation.

When using the domain-per-language feature, WordPress should be installed on the main domain (the primary language). This is also where WPML will be set up.

For additional languages, you need to configure the other domain or subdomain as described in our documentation here (aliases): https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-url-options/how-to-use-wpml-with-different-domains-per-language/

I hope you find this information helpful! 🙂

Mihai Apetrei