Rank math SEO meta description are the same for all languages on homepage

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Problem:
You are using Rank Math SEO PRO, WPML Multilingual CMS, and WPML SEO with the Greenshift theme. When you change the SEO meta description of your homepage, all SEO meta description translations of the homepage also change, but this issue does not occur on other pages.
Solution:
If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend you go to WPML-> String Translation and translate the SEO title and description for the home page.

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Last updated by martijnS-12 9 months, 3 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Osama Mersal.

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February 21, 2025 at 1:29 pm #16733799
martijnS-12	Background of the issue: I have installed the following plugins: Rank Math SEO PRO, WPML Multilingual CMS, WPML SEO. I am using the Greenshift theme. I am trying to change the SEO meta description of my homepage using Rank Math. Symptoms: When I change the SEO meta description of my homepage, all SEO meta description translations of the homepage also change. This issue does not occur on other pages. Questions: Why does changing the SEO meta description on the homepage affect all translations? How can I set different SEO meta descriptions for each language on the homepage?
February 23, 2025 at 12:07 pm #16737826
Osama Mersal WPML Supporter since 02/2020 Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية ) Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)	Hi, Thanks for contacting WPML forums support. I'll be glad to help you today. First of all, sorry for the late reply; it was due to a higher workload. I would need to look closely at your site, so I would need to request temporary access (WP-Admin and FTP) Preferably to a test site where the problem has been replicated. Your answer will be private, meaning only you and I can access it. ❌ Please backup your database and website ❌ ✙ I need your permission to deactivate and reactivate the plugins and themes and change site configurations. This is also why the backup is critical. ✙ I also need your permission to take a local copy of your site to debug the issue without affecting your live site. Best regards, Osama
February 25, 2025 at 8:06 am #16744204
Osama Mersal WPML Supporter since 02/2020 Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية ) Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)	Hi, Thanks for the access details. Please go to WPML-> hidden link">String Translation and translate the SEO title and description for the home page. Best regards, Osama
February 25, 2025 at 3:40 pm #16746776
martijnS-12	Ok sorry, I didn't know that it was in those options for the homepage. Thanks!