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

Problem:
You are trying to (re)register WPML to your site but encounter an error because it was previously registered under a different account.
Solution:
To resolve this issue, please follow these steps after ensuring you have a full site backup:
1) Log in to your old WPML account where the site was initially registered.
2) Delete the key for the site from https://wpml.org/account/sites/
3) Log out and then log in to your new WPML account.
4) Access your site dashboard.
5) Navigate to Plugins>>Add New>>Commercial tab.
6) Click on the "Register WPML" link.
7) Click on the "Get a key for this site" link.
8) Copy the newly generated code.
9) Return to Plugins>>Add New>>Commercial tab.
10) Register the site with the new key.
For more detailed instructions, please refer to our documentation:

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Last updated by Bigul 1 year, 1 month ago.

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November 13, 2024 at 1:06 pm #16397719
November 13, 2024 at 2:42 pm #16398110

Bigul

Hello,

Welcome to the WPML support forum. I will do my best to help you to resolve the issue.

Please try the following steps after a full site backup and let us know your feedback.

1) Login to your old WPML account first (the one where you have registered hidden link)
2) Delete the key for the site (hidden link) from https://wpml.org/account/sites/
3) Logout and login to your new WPML account
4) Login to your site dashboard
5) Go to Plugins>>Add New>>Commercial tab
6) Click on the "Register WPML" link
7) Click on the "Get a key for this site" link
8) Copy the newly generated code
9) Visit back to Plugins>>Add New>>Commercial tab
10) Register the site with the new key

Please refer to the following documentation for more details.

https://wpml.org/faq/install-wpml/

hidden link

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Thanks!

Bigul