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Problem:
The client is setting up a multi-domain and URL language switch for their site, with different domains and language folders for each language.
Solution:
We explained that it is not possible to mix different language formats; the client must choose either a domain per language for all languages or a directory for language mode. However, using subdomains like fr.houseofcufflinks.eu and de.houseofcufflinks.eu is feasible under the separate domain option. For detailed guidance on setting up different domains per language, we recommend visiting this documentation.

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Last updated by Christopher Amirian 1 week, 4 days ago.

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January 23, 2025 at 7:31 pm #16629687

thomasH-161

Background of the issue:
I'm trying to set up a multi-domain and URL language switch for my site. The main site and language is Dutch: DeManchetknopenshop.nl. I want English to be on Houseofcufflinks.store, and French, German, Italian, and Spanish on Houseofcufflinks.eu with respective language folders.

Symptoms:
No specific issue or error message mentioned.

Questions:
How can I configure WPML to support multiple domains and language folders for different languages?

January 24, 2025 at 8:54 am #16630678

Dražen
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Thanks for contacting us.

While you wait for my colleague to take over the ticket, let me try to help you with the issue quickly.

I am afraid it is not possible to combine different language formats, you need to use domain per language for all languages or directory for language mode.

Regards,
Drazen

January 24, 2025 at 9:19 am #16630699

thomasH-161

Thank you for the quick follow-up.
That is a bit of a pity, but it seems that I need to figure out another solution.

January 24, 2025 at 10:04 am #16630853

thomasH-161

Another quick question on this topic:
would a subdomain like fr.houesofcufflinks.eu and de.houseofcufflinks.eu be possible instead?

Thanks,
Thomas

January 26, 2025 at 2:25 pm #16635258

Christopher Amirian
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)

Hi Thomas,

Yes that is possible. The subdomain and separate domain both can be part of the separate domain option.

You can learn more here:

https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-url-options/how-to-use-wpml-with-different-domains-per-language/

Thanks.