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Problem:
The client is planning to switch to a new domain and is unsure if anything needs to be done in WPML after the switch. Additionally, the client is questioning whether to switch from "development" to "production" mode before or after the migration.
Solution:
We recommend re-registering WPML every time you migrate your website or change your domain. Here are the steps to follow:
1) Visit https://wpml.org/account/websites/
2) Enter your new site URL to create a new site key.
3) Click on “Show key” and copy it.
4) Navigate to Plugins > Install > Commercial (Tab) on your WordPress dashboard to enter the key and register WPML. If WPML is still registered, you should deregister it first.
Regarding the switch from "development" to "production" mode, you can do this at any time using the "Gear" icon on your account page at https://wpml.org/account/sites/. If you are changing the site URL, you might not need to switch; simply register the new site URL. However, remember that with Multilingual CMS, you can only have three production sites.
If you encounter issues when switching to production, please consult our guide at https://wpml.org/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-production-and-development-sites-in-wpml/.
If this solution does not apply to your situation, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If you still need assistance, please open a new support ticket at our support forum.

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May 16, 2024 at 4:48 pm #15636337

nikolaK-6

Hello,

We are soon about to switch to a new domain.

Is there anything that we have to do in WPML after switching to a new domain?

Thank you!

May 16, 2024 at 5:03 pm #15636350

Andreas W.
WPML Supporter since 12/2018

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)

Hello,

WPML must be re-registered every time a website is migrated or the domain or domain provider is changed.

1) Go to https://wpml.org/de/account/websites/

2) Enter the new site URL. This creates a new site key.

3) Click on “Show key” and copy it.

4) Enter the key under Plugins > Install > Commercial (Tab) to register WPML again. If WPML is still registered here, deregister it first.

If the problem persists, please let me know.

Best regards
Andreas

May 16, 2024 at 10:05 pm #15637227

nikolaK-6

Thank you for your fast response!

We still did not switch from "development" to "production" mode.

Should we switch before or after migration?

May 17, 2024 at 12:34 am #15637268

Andreas W.
WPML Supporter since 12/2018

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)

You can switch anytime by using the "Gear" icon on your account page:
https://wpml.org/account/sites/

Anyhow, if the site URL will anyway changes, you might not even need to switch. Simply register the new site URL and register it on your site.

Only take note, that with Multilingual CMS you can only have three production sites.

If you run into issues when switching into production, please follow this guide:
https://wpml.org/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-production-and-development-sites-in-wpml/