Redirect to main language when no language prefix is available in url

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Supporter timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)

Tagged: Exception

This topic contains 7 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Christopher Amirian 1 year, 7 months ago.

Assisted by: Christopher Amirian.

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November 10, 2023 at 5:51 pm #14779639
chakibK	Hi, I am using the "Different languages in directories" option with the "Use directory for the default language" checked. The main language is French with a custom language to create the slug /fr-fr/. So, my main domain is always showing the language prefix domain.com/fr-fr/. The issue I am facing is that when a user types a URL without the prefix, it does not redirect to the main language prefix. For example, domain.com/about/ should redirect to domain.com/fr-fr/about, but this is not the case. The redirection only takes place when we go to a post or CPT URL, for example, domain.com/blog/post-1. In this case, it will redirect to domain.com/fr-fr/blog/post-1. How can I solve this issue to always have a language prefix in my URLs, even when we enter a URL without a language prefix? Thank you. Reda
November 12, 2023 at 4:54 pm #14784491
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hi there, I checked my installation and it works as expected. You can check here: hidden link Try to use: hidden link It redirects correctly. This shows the default WPML behavior is ok and something is preventing the redirection on your website. - IMPORTANT STEP! Create a backup of your website. Or better approach will be to test this on a copy/staging version of the website to avoid any disruption of a live website. - Go to "WordPress Dashboard > Plugins" and deactivate all plugins except WPML and its add-ons. (Also deactivate WPML CMS Nav and Sticky links) - Check if you can still recreate the issue. - If not, re-activate your plugins one by one and check the issue each time to find out the plugin that causes the problem. Thanks.
November 13, 2023 at 8:05 am #14785855
chakibK	Hello Christopher, I tried to click on this link hidden link but it is working without any redirection. So it does not work for me on your installation neither ! I tried with different devices and browsers... When checking the redirections too there are any.
November 13, 2023 at 3:32 pm #14790777
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hi there, That is correct. I guess this is the default behavior of WPML. But I am going to ask for a second opinion and get back to you. Thanks.
November 15, 2023 at 11:22 am #14807483
chakibK	Hi Christopher, Hope there is a solution to add there. I tried several modifications in the htaccess but it brokes the admin site and images link so i reverted back to normal. Looking forward hearing from you regarding this issue. Regards.
November 16, 2023 at 11:05 am #14824715
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hi there, Thank you, I already asked about this from second-tier and waiting for their reply. We are a little bit crowded in the queue but I will get back to you as soon as I have an answer.
November 16, 2023 at 11:10 am #14824753
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Ok I just have got the answer! That is a bug on our side and our development team is working on this. A fix will be available on upcoming versions, but there is no ETA at the moment. Thanks.
November 18, 2023 at 6:08 am #14867167
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hi there, We released a temporary workaround for the issue: https://wpml.org/errata/wpml-default-language-in-directory-does-not-redirect-properly/ Thank you.