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Getting started and everyday use

Do I need to fill in every field?

No. Keep the recommended filename pattern. Choose a project name only if the last part of its GlotPress path is unsuitable, then preview and save. Custom language codes and backup/reset tools are optional.

Which name should I use for a WordPress plugin?

Use that plugin’s actual text domain: the identifier it uses for translations, for example my-plugin. The project’s display title is not necessarily its text domain. A correct filename still needs the right format, language code and file location in WordPress.

Where do I download the translation?

Use the normal export link inside the translation set in GlotPress. This settings page only configures names and shows examples; it does not download or install translations.

Does it change translation contents?

No. Only download names change. GlotPress retains access control and export contents.

What is a translation set or language variant?

A translation set is a group of translations in GlotPress. A language can have more than one, for example German informal and formal. A set named formal gets _formal automatically; other additional sets get -x- plus their short name. These suffixes distinguish files, but do not install WordPress languages.

Does the preview save settings?

No. Save Changes commits the rules separately. Project search, file selection and filename previews need JavaScript; saving and pasted-JSON import/reset work without it.

When something looks wrong

Why does a filename contain --set- and a number?

At least two translation sets in the same project would otherwise have the same filename. Their GlotPress numbers keep the files distinct. The numbers are stable in that database, but may change when sets are recreated elsewhere.

Why are the filename settings unavailable?

GlotPress 4.0 or newer must be active with a permalink structure other than Plain. Administrator permission is needed to save rules. Existing settings and the quick guide remain accessible while export features are paused.

Multiple websites and saved settings

Can I network activate it?

Yes. Rules are website-specific; each site configures its own GlotPress exports.

Can I move settings to another website?

Yes. Export saved settings as JSON and review the import on the destination website. It replaces that website’s export rules after confirmation; project paths and variant keys must match the destination setup.