I may need to add an additional language not featured in WPML

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

Problem:

The client is building a website for a diverse group of users in Woodside, Queens and needs to add Tagalog as a translation. However, Tagalog is not listed among the pre-configured languages in WPML.

Solution:

If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend adding Tagalog as a custom language. You can do this by navigating to WPML > Languages > Site Languages. For detailed instructions on adding a custom language, please refer to our documentation: Editing WPML's Languages Table and view the process here: Adding Custom Language. Please ensure to perform a site backup before making these changes.

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Last updated by devinF 1 day, 23 hours ago.

Assisted by: Bigul.

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March 14, 2025 at 5:12 pm #16818157
devinF	Background of the issue: I'm building a website for a very diverse group of users in Woodside, Queens. We'll need to add Tagalog as a translation, but I don't see it among the list of languages on WPML. Symptoms: Tagalog is not featured in the list of languages on WPML. Questions: Is there any way I can add Tagalog as a language in WPML and translate it for each page?
March 14, 2025 at 7:27 pm #16818465
Bigul Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)	Hello, Welcome to the WPML support forum. I will do my best to help you to resolve the issue. By default WPML has a set of pre-configured languages (65 languages now), it is based on the widely used languages - https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/pre-configured-languages/ But we can add languages that are not on the list as a custom language by navigating to WPML > Languages > Site Languages. Refer to the following links for more details. https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/editing-wpmls-languages-table/#add-custom-languages hidden link Please try it after a site backup and let us know your feedback. -- Thanks! Bigul
March 15, 2025 at 6:21 pm #16820440
devinF	Hello! Thank you for getting back to me. I followed the article you mentioned and was able to successfully add 'Filipino' as a new language: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/editing-wpmls-languages-table/#add-custom-languages However, now that I've added it and manually translated the homepage, I'm not seeing the flag in the list of drop-downs. The site URL is hidden link New threads created by Bigul and linked to this one are listed below: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/not-seeing-the-filipino-flag-in-the-language-switcher/
March 15, 2025 at 6:25 pm #16820442
devinF	See screenshots
March 16, 2025 at 10:59 am #16821393
Bigul Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)	Hello, Thank you for the feedback. Please note that I have opened a new ticket for the language switcher issue. As per our support policies, we can address only one problem per ticket. This approach allows us to assist you more efficiently and keeps discussions focused. I will respond to the new ticket shortly. I appreciate your understanding. -- Thanks! Bigul
March 20, 2025 at 1:23 am #16837767
devinF	Thanks Bigul! I see, per your video, what was missing with the Filipino language translation. I wanted to ask: Do you have any documentation on how to use automatic translation? I'm familiar with how to manually translate each page, but I'd like to know how to use automatic translation. Any documents you can provide would be most appreciated! Best, Devin F New threads created by Bigul and linked to this one are listed below: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/how-to-use-automatic-translation/