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Problem:
You are working on a site under development using WPML String Translation and encountering an issue where WPML is unable to write .mo files to the folder: /u01/eirsapp/public_html/wp-content/languages because the folder is not writable. This is preventing string translations from appearing on the site.
Solution:
To resolve this issue, we recommend making the folder writable. You can follow the guide on how to make folders writable here: https://wpml.org/faq/cannot-write-mo-files/. If you encounter difficulties, it would be best to contact your hosting support to check if making the folder writable is possible on your hosting. If it is, request them to adjust the folder's permissions for you.

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Last updated by Dražen 1 week, 4 days ago.

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January 8, 2025 at 4:04 am #16571939

sarjuG-2

Background of the issue:
I am working on a site under development and using WPML String Translation. WPML is attempting to write .mo files with translations to the folder: /u01/eirsapp/public_html/wp-content/languages.

Symptoms:
The folder appears to be not writable, which is blocking translation for strings from appearing on the site.

Questions:
How can I make the folder writable to resolve the issue?

January 8, 2025 at 4:18 am #16571965

sarjuG-2

still issue

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January 8, 2025 at 8:35 am #16572389

Dražen
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Hello,

you can check the next guide and make these folders writable or if you have an issue, the best would be to contact hosting support and check if this is even possible for that hosting and if yes, then to make them writable for you.

- https://wpml.org/faq/cannot-write-mo-files/

Let me know how it goes.

Regards,
Drazen