I am trying to translate posts using WPML Advanced Translator. The issue can be seen on this page: h...

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Problem:
You are using WPML Advanced Translator to translate posts, but encountering a 'Page not found' error when trying to view the translated post. The language selector is not displaying the translated post as expected.
Solution:
First, remove the feature image from the translated post using the WordPress editor. Then, follow these steps:
1. Make a slight modification to the original post.
2. Save the changes.
3. Navigate to the WPML translation editor.
4. Complete the translation.
Ensure that in WPML → Settings → Translated documents options, the settings are configured to publish translations automatically if the original post is published.

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Last updated by Andrey 1 month, 2 weeks ago.

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May 19, 2025 at 6:25 pm #17050189
mariaG-51	Background of the issue: I am trying to translate posts using WPML Advanced Translator. The issue can be seen on this page: hidden link. I expected the language selector to show the translated post. Symptoms: I got a 'Page not found' error. Questions: Why is the language selector not showing the translated post? How can I resolve the 'Page not found' error when using WPML Advanced Translator?
May 19, 2025 at 7:10 pm #17050336
Andrey WPML Supporter since 06/2013 Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	Thank you for reaching out to WPML support. Are you experiencing the same issue with newly created posts? Please try the following steps: 1. Make a slight modification to the original post 2. Save the changes 3. Navigate to the WPML translation editor 4. Complete the translation If the issue persists, go to Settings → Permalinks and resave your permalinks.
May 19, 2025 at 7:13 pm #17050342
mariaG-51	Thank you, Andrey! I tried that and didn't work. Let me try the permalinks thing
May 19, 2025 at 7:18 pm #17050348
Andrey WPML Supporter since 06/2013 Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	Sure. Please also check the newly created post. If possible, try temporarily disabling all plugins except WPML to see if the post works. Remember to back up your database before making any changes.
May 19, 2025 at 7:23 pm #17050355
mariaG-51	I still get the "page not found" error. I created a temporary user so you have admin access to the website: [removed]
May 20, 2025 at 10:51 am #17052231
mariaG-51	Hi! Just following up here. Were you able to access the WordPress?
May 20, 2025 at 12:20 pm #17052644
Andrey WPML Supporter since 06/2013 Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	Thank you for your feedback. I’ve removed the access credentials from your previous message, as the support forum is public. Please change them for security reasons. I’ve enabled the private message fields, where you can securely provide the necessary access details. When you log in to leave your next reply, you’ll find the required fields below the comment area. The information entered there will remain private — only you and I will be able to see it.
May 20, 2025 at 1:56 pm #17053153
Andrey WPML Supporter since 06/2013 Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	Thank you. I will check and let you know.
May 20, 2025 at 2:13 pm #17053213
Andrey WPML Supporter since 06/2013 Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	Everything should be fine now. I discovered that the translated post was in draft status. I went ahead, edited the translated post in the WordPress editor, set it to publish, and clicked the publish button. I have attached a screenshot for your review.
May 21, 2025 at 8:15 am #17055663
mariaG-51	Thank you Andrey, but still not showing the correct translation: hidden link
May 21, 2025 at 11:46 am #17056914
Andrey WPML Supporter since 06/2013 Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	Could you provide more details about the issue? I watched the screencast, but I'm still unclear about it. Since I have already published the post in the WordPress editor, please follow these steps to ensure that the correct translation is applied: Please try the following steps: 1. Make a slight modification to the original post 2. Save the changes 3. Navigate to the WPML translation editor 4. Complete the translation
May 21, 2025 at 11:48 am #17056918
mariaG-51	The featured image is different. The translation is showing the picture of a different post
May 21, 2025 at 12:07 pm #17057064
Andrey WPML Supporter since 06/2013 Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	I have removed the feature image from the translated post using WordPress editor and then did the steps below: Please try the following steps: 1. Make a slight modification to the original post 2. Save the changes 3. Navigate to the WPML translation editor 4. Complete the translation
May 21, 2025 at 12:10 pm #17057069
mariaG-51	Thank you! That worked. All the translated posts are giving the "page not found error". How can I fix the problem in all of them?
May 21, 2025 at 12:29 pm #17057143
Andrey WPML Supporter since 06/2013 Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	If all translated posts are in Draft status, you can try to choose them and edit them in bulk. I have attached the screenshotы for your review.