Using WPML on a local development site

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

Problem:
The client is trying to register WPML on a local development site without an external URL using a dev site license.
Solution:
We recommend registering WPML using the local URL of the site, ensuring to include the complete URL, such as

http://localhost/wpml-test

http://wpmltest.local

It's important to include "http://" in the URL. If there are issues obtaining updates, the client can download the latest versions of our plugins from our downloads page.
Please note that the Multilingual CMS account allows the registration of up to 3 websites, which typically includes one development and one production site per website. If the client needs further assistance, we suggest checking related known issues, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that the latest versions of themes and plugins are installed. If the solution provided here is outdated or not applicable, please open a new support ticket on our support forum.

This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin.

Everyone can read, but only WPML clients can post here. WPML team is replying on the forum 6 days per week, 22 hours per day.

Tagged: Documentation request

This topic contains 4 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by raymondC-7 3 years, 3 months ago.

Assisted by: Andreas W..

Author	Posts
January 12, 2022 at 2:56 am #10331839
raymondC-7	Tell us what you are trying to do? Use WPML CMS on my local development site Is there any documentation that you are following? I have searched the support forums and installation site but did not find any solutions Is there a similar example that we can see? What is the link to your site? It is local, no web address. Hello, my dev site is run locally in my home, it does not have a url to access externally. How can I register it using one of my dev site licenses? Thanks in advance. Raymond
January 12, 2022 at 5:33 am #10332349
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Hello, You should be able to register WPML in order top receive automatic updates, with the local URL of your site: For example: hidden link or hidden link Only make sure to use a complete URL incl "hidden link" As you should be able to see on the screenshot, I actually have myself an install of WPML registered on Local by Flywheel. As alternative you als could download the latest versions of our plugins here, of needed: https://wpml.org/account/downloads/ Best regards Andreas
January 13, 2022 at 12:19 am #10339689
raymondC-7	Thanks Andreas, I will give it a try using localhost. I'm curious though, what do you mean as an alternative I can download the latest version of the plugin from that link? Does that bypass the need to register on the dev site?
January 13, 2022 at 12:31 am #10339705
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Hello, No, I am sorry for the misunderstanding. I just mentioned that you can download the plugins at wpml.org, in case you got problems obtaining updates. In fact all new installs of WPML since version 4.5 do need a site key registered on wpml.org. Just make sure to enter the complete URL and it should work, but take note that your Multilingual CMS account will only allow the registration of 3 websites, and as far I am aware you can only register one dev and one production site per website. Let me know if further assistance is needed. Best regards Andreas
January 13, 2022 at 1:48 am #10339961
raymondC-7	I think things should work fine but will reach out again if I have any issues with the dev setup. Thank you!