Split: default language in wordpress/settings/general is still dutch

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

Problem:
If you're experiencing issues with the default language in WordPress settings still being Dutch, and you need it to be in English, including the admin area.
Solution:
We recommend changing the language of the admin in your profile settings. For detailed instructions, please refer to our guide on Setting the WordPress Administration Language.

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This topic is split from https://wpml.org/forums/topic/several-bugs/

Tagged: Documentation request

This topic contains 3 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Andrey 1 month, 1 week ago.

Assisted by: Andrey.

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May 10, 2024 at 1:58 pm #15615181
bramv-19	a. default language in wordpress/settings/general is still dutch? so admin is also dutch? need it to be in english. hidden link hidden link
May 10, 2024 at 2:04 pm #15615188
Andrey Supporter Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	The language of the admin can be changed in your profile settings. Please refer to this guide: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/setting-the-wordpress-administration-language/.
May 13, 2024 at 1:22 pm #15621114
bramv-19	i cannot change the admin language in the profile settings, as you could have seen in the screenshots.
May 13, 2024 at 2:01 pm #15621270
Andrey Supporter Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	The screenshots you provided are not from your profile settings. Please refer to the documentation I sent in the previous message for guidance.

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