Problem:
A client is trying to use WPML to make template files in a theme multilingual. When they tried to translate text using __(), they ran into an issue where the auto-translate button was not showing up. Solution:
1. We suggested the client to contact their hosting or webmaster to see if external connections or XLIFF file creation is blocked.
2. We suggested them to test on different servers and see if that solves the issue.
3. We recommended that they set their WordPress address (URL) and site address (URL) to be the same in their WordPress settings.
It's possible that this solution is outdated or doesn't apply to your case. If so, please open a new support ticket. We also strongly recommend that you check for related known issues, check the version of the permanent fix, and make sure that you have the latest version of your theme and/or plugins installed. Check for known issues
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