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Problem:
The client needs to change the permalink of a page after incorrectly naming it. Despite changing the page name, the permalink did not update and still reflects the old name.
Solution:
If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend you try the following steps:
1. Navigate to Pages → All Pages in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Switch the language settings to English.
3. Edit the page using the WordPress editor and manually update the permalink.

This solution might be irrelevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the issue persists, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum for further assistance.

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Last updated by Andrey 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

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April 29, 2025 at 4:47 pm #16980370

katreS

Background of the issue:
I need to change the permalink of a page on my site hidden link. I accidentally typed in a wrong name for a page – 2025 – Time of Illusions, but I was supposed to write 2025 – The Age of Illusions. I changed the name to the correct one.

Symptoms:
The permalink is still wrong – hidden link. I wish the permalink to be hidden link

Questions:
How can I change the permalink to reflect the correct page name?

April 29, 2025 at 8:16 pm #16980971

Andrey
WPML Supporter since 06/2013

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)

Thank you for contacting WPML support.

Have you tried the following?

1. Go to Pages → All Pages

2. Switch the languages to English

3. Edit the page using WordPress editor and change the permalink.

I have attached the screenshot for your review as an example.

Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-23-14-31.png