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Last updated by Andrey 1 day, 11 hours ago.

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January 30, 2025 at 10:16 am #16650288

georgiosA-10

Background of the issue:
I have installed WordPress in Greek and I am using WPML to manage the site language.

Symptoms:
When I activate WPML, it changes the site language to English, causing Greek term names and other content to appear in English.

Questions:
Why does activating WPML change the site language from Greek to English?
How can I correct the language change issue caused by WPML?

January 30, 2025 at 11:11 am #16650857

Andrey
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+02:00)

Thank you for contacting WPML support.

That is expected. When WPML is activated, you can set the language of your dashboard in your profile settings. Additionally, you can define the default language of the site under WPML → Languages.

You also have the option to change the original language of the label.

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January 31, 2025 at 9:40 am #16654584

georgiosA-10

Thank you Andrey, it worked. However, there are still many similar issues that I cannot fix. Actually, I cannot even locate them. I am sending a screenshot.

How can I locate these strings and assign them the correct language?

Screenshot 2025-01-31 at 11-33-23 String Translation ‹ Magic Tricks — WordPress.png
January 31, 2025 at 11:10 pm #16657437

Andrey
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+02:00)

Can I look closely at this? I need to request temporary access (wp-admin and FTP) to your site—preferably to a test site where the problem has been replicated if possible—in order to be of better help. When you log in to leave your next reply, you will find the needed fields below the comment area. The information you will enter is private, meaning only you and I can see and access it.

February 7, 2025 at 7:41 am #16678098

georgiosA-10

Hello Andrey, I will create a copy of the existing site in a sub domain and provide access codes. Give me a few hours please.

February 7, 2025 at 7:42 am #16678102

georgiosA-10

I still need assistance

February 7, 2025 at 10:56 am #16679087

georgiosA-10

Access to a subdomain, copy of the original:

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Please, keep in mind that, although the subdomain is a test website, the original is a functional e-shop.

Thank you

February 7, 2025 at 1:02 pm #16679813

Andrey
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+02:00)

Thank you for your feedback.

I have removed the access credentials from your comment since the support forum is public. For security reasons, please consider updating your credentials.

I reviewed your website, and since it was created in Greek, some strings may not be displayed under the correct language for WooCommerce or other plugins. However, this can be fixed.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to WPML → String Translation and click on "Languages of Domains"

2. Choose the domain for which you want to change the default language

3. Select the desired language and click "Apply"

If you need to change the language for specific strings, you can do this by selecting the string and clicking on "Change the language of selected strings".

I have attached screenshots for your reference.

String-Translation-‹-Magic-Tricks-—-WordPress(1).png
String-Translation-‹-Magic-Tricks-—-WordPress.png