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Problem:
You are trying to use WPML to automatically translate pages on your site, but you encounter issues because you don't have the option of mapping languages, and you receive a message stating: 'Your default language, PL, must be assigned to a supported language to use auto-translate.' You are unsure why you can't map languages or how to assign your default language, PL, to a supported language.
Solution:
To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that your default language is set to a language supported by WPML for auto-translation. Follow these steps:
1. Go to WPML > Languages.
2. Check if Polish (PL) is listed under 'Site Languages'. If not, you need to add it.
3. Set Polish as the default language by selecting it in the 'Default language' dropdown menu.
4. Ensure that the language is properly configured and recognized by WPML.
If after following these steps, you still face issues or if the solution seems outdated or not applicable to your case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent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 the problem persists, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum for further assistance.

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March 21, 2025 at 1:15 pm #16844722

mateuszB-14

Background of the issue:
I am trying to use WPML to automatically translate pages on my site hidden link. On a previous site, this feature worked, but it doesn't work here.

Symptoms:
I don't have the option of mapping languages, and I receive a message: 'Your default language, PL, must be assigned to a supported language to use auto-translate.'

Questions:
Why can't I map languages to use auto-translate?
How can I assign my default language, PL, to a supported language?

March 21, 2025 at 9:20 pm #16846485

Andrey
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I will be assisting you with the ticket that you have submitted here:
https://wpml.org/forums/topic/i-dont-have-the-option-to-map-languages-and-therefore-cant-automatically-translate-2/