Reverify WPML Site Key

How I reverify site key wpml wordpress

To reverify or update the WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin) site key in WordPress, follow these steps:

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### 1. **Obtain the Correct Site Key**
– Log in to your WPML account at [WPML.org](https://wpml.org/).
– Go to **Account > Sites**.
– If your site isn't listed:
1. Click **Add a New Site**.
2. Enter your site URL (including protocol, e.g., `https://example.com`).
3. Copy the generated site key.

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### 2. **Deactivate the Old Key (if needed)**
– Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
– Navigate to **Plugins > Add New > Commercial** (or find WPML in your installed plugins).
– Click **Unregister WPML from this site** (if an old key is registered).

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### 3. **Register the New Site Key**
– While still on **Plugins > Add New > Commercial**:
– Click **Register WPML**.
– Paste the new site key you copied from WPML.org.
– Click **OK** or **Submit**.

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### 4. **Verify the Registration**
– WPML should now display a confirmation message indicating successful registration.
– Ensure that WPML is active and updates are enabled.

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### Troubleshooting Tips:
– **URL Mismatch**: Ensure the URL you registered on WPML.org matches your site's URL exactly, including `https://` or `http://`.
– **Firewall Issues**: If WPML can't connect to its servers, ensure your hosting provider or firewall isn't blocking outgoing connections to `wpml.org`.
– **Cache Problems**: Clear any cache (plugin, server, or browser) if changes don't reflect immediately.

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without commercial plugin

If you want to reverify or update the WPML site key without using the "Commercial" tab in the plugins page, you can do so directly through the WPML settings or via the database. Here's how:

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### 1. **Reverify via WPML Settings**
– Go to **WPML > Support** in your WordPress admin panel.
– Look for the **Site Key** section or **Subscription** section.
– If an old key is present:
– Click the **Unregister WPML from this site** link.
– Retrieve your new site key from [WPML.org](https://wpml.org/):
– Log in, go to **Account > Sites**, and generate a new key for your site.
– Paste the new site key in the input field provided in the WPML settings.
– Save your changes.

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### 2. **Reverify via the Database (Manual Method)**
If you're unable to access the WPML settings, you can manually update the site key in the database.

#### **Steps**:
1. **Access the Database**:
– Log in to your hosting provider's control panel (e.g., cPanel, Plesk) and open **phpMyAdmin**.
– Alternatively, connect to your database via a database management tool like MySQL Workbench or Adminer.

2. **Find the WPML Option**:
– Locate the `wp_options` table (or `_options` if you use a custom prefix).
– Search for the option name: `_icl_site_key`.

3. **Update the Site Key**:
– Edit the value of `_icl_site_key` to the new key you generated on WPML.org.
– Save the changes.

4. **Clear Cache**:
– Clear your WordPress and server cache to ensure the new key is recognized.

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### 3. **Test the Update**
– After updating the key, go to **WPML > Support** in your WordPress admin.
– Check if WPML indicates the plugin is registered successfully.

If you encounter issues, let me know, and I can guide you through troubleshooting!