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Contribute a translation to localize.drupal.org

Last updated May 20, 2013. Created by Ryan Weal on March 23, 2012.
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If you are making improvements to a Drupal interface translation, you can share your translations using the Localization client (l10n_client) module.

Requirements

Installation

  • Go to localize.drupal.org, sign in, search for your language, and click the "Join" button to give yourself access to post translations.
  • In your site, go to the Configuration > Regional and Language > Languages > Sharing tab and enable sharing with localize.drupal.org by selecting the "Enable sharing translations with server" checkbox and saving the settings.
  • Edit your user account on localize.drupal.org, find the "Your Localization Server API key" field, and click the link in description.
  • Copy the API key generated for you to the textfield on your account on your site and save it.

Submission and translation process

  • Switch to the target language on your website and you will see a translation toolbar appear at the bottom of the screen.
  • Click the right corner of the toolbar to open the Localization client translation form.
  • Find the string that has not been translated (you can use the search box on the left side). Note that strings are case-sensitive.
  • Add your translation in the textarea on the right side of the form. Upon submitting, it will automatically be shared with localize.drupal.org.
  • A moderator in your language group on localize.drupal.org will review your translation and approve it.

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Drupal version
Drupal 6.x, Drupal 7.x
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Audience
Site administrators
Keywords
Drupal translations server, i18n, localize.drupal.org, multilingual, submit translation, translation repository
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