Problem: The client created a custom language, Afrikaans, with the code af-za by mistake and needs it to be /af/ to match the site they are migrating. They have already translated content and cannot start over but are unable to change the language code in WPML. Solution: Unfortunately, you cannot directly change the language code of an existing custom language in WPML. However, you can preserve your translations by transferring them to a new custom language with the correct code. Here are the steps to do this safely: 1. Navigate to WPML → Languages and add a new custom language for Afrikaans with the correct code (/af/). 2. Manually transfer your translations from the old language code (af-za) to the new one (/af/).
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