How to edit translations locally on our site?

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August 24, 2025 at 12:28 pm #17343112
akosB-4	Background of the issue: I am trying to edit translations locally on our site hidden link without accessing hidden link or any external servers. Symptoms: I am concerned about security and need to know if local editing is possible. If not, I may need to cancel my subscription. Questions: How can I edit translations locally on our site without accessing external servers? Is it possible to use WPML without connecting to hidden link?
August 25, 2025 at 8:04 am #17343991
Marcel Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)	Hi, You have two options for handling translations with WPML without external connections: 1) Use the Classic Translation Editor, which works directly inside WordPress. 2) Switch to Manual Mode, which lets you edit translations directly in your Page Builder. The external connection is required only for the Advanced Translation Editor. If you choose not to use it, you’ll lose access to features like automatic translation, glossary, translation memory, and more. You can learn more about these features here: https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/advanced-translation-editor/ Best regards, Marcel