Managing Languages

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This manual explains how to add and configure languages for your website.

Check out the video for a quick introduction.

The manual below explains everything step by step.


1) Add a New Language

1.1. Log in to the admin area of your website.

1.2. Go to Settings → Localization → Languages.

1.3. Click the New language button.

1.4. Find the required language, select the radio button next to it, and click Confirm.

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2) Activate and Configure Main Details

2.1. Open the Main details tab.

2.2. Switch Set Active to On to activate the language.

2.3. Choose the corresponding Locale.

2.4. Click Update.

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3) Configure Formats (Optional)

3.1. Open the Formats tab.

3.2. Adjust date, time, or currency formats as required.

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4) Manage Translations

4.1. Go to Design and CMS → Translation.

4.2. Check the box next to the newly added language.

The system will automatically populate all keys with English values.

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4.3. To import translations, click the Import Keys button.

4.4. Alternatively, to translate manually:

  • Find the required key → click Edit.
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  • Enter the translation next to the language icon → click Save.
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5) Assign Language to Sales Channels

5.1. Go to Sales channels → Web and select the required sales channel.

5.2. Click Configure localization.

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5.3. In the Languages section, click Change.

5.4. In the pop-up window, switch the new language On and set it as Default if necessary.

5.5. Click Apply, then Save.

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6) Change Language in the Admin Area (Optional)

6.1. Go to the Dashboard.

6.2. Click on the icon of the required language to switch your admin interface to that language.

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