Quick start
Follow these steps to complete your first translation.
Written By Floris de Vries
Last updated 10 days ago
Use the setup guide on the Home dashboard, or complete these steps manually.
1. Add a language
- Open Languages.
- Enable and publish the languages you sell in.
2. Connect AI
- Open Settings โ AI connection.
- Use the built-in app AI (if available), or add your own OpenAI-compatible API key.
3. Choose products to translate
- Open Settings โ Products to translate.
- Decide whether jobs include active products only, or also drafts, archived, and unlisted items.
4. Create a backup
- Open Settings โ Translation backups.
- Create a named manual backup before your first large run.
5. (Optional) Brand voice and glossary
- Set tone and preferred wording under Settings โ Brand voice.
- Add brand names under Glossary.
6. Run your first translation
- From Home, start a job for your target languages, or open Translate and translate fields one by one.
- After a manual save in the editor, those fields stay locked from automatic jobs.
Tips
- Start with one language and a small content type before scheduling daily jobs.
- Check Jobs for progress and what was skipped or failed.
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