Install the Module

The quickest way to download and enable the Lingotek translation module is by using the following drush commands:

drush dl lingotek
drush en lingotek

Required Modules

The Lingotek works in concert with other modules. Please download and enable the following modules:

Drupal Core Modules
Block, Content Translation, Field UI, Locale, Menu, Taxonomy
Other Modules
Chaos Tools, Internationalization Suite, Internationalization Views, Localization update, Title, Translation template extractor, Variable, Views
Bonus Modules
Although they are not required, the following modules can also be added to enhance the translation module:
Entity Translation, Field Collection, Fieldable Panels Panes (beta), Message, Metatag, Panels, Pathauto, Rules, Workbench Moderation

Activate the Module

Once it the Lingotek module is installed, activate it from the main Drupal menu.

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1) From the Drupal management menu, select Manage.

2) Then choose Extend.

3) In the search bar, type Lingotek Translation.

4) Check to select the Lingotek Translation module and then click Install.

A new translation icon appears on the Drupal menu, where you can manage your translations and translation settings.

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Choose Your Settings

To start using the plugin, you’ll want to choose a few default settings. For example, decide which languages to translate into and which types of content to translate.

Settings

Choose settings
Choose languages
Choose which pages to translate
Choose which fields to translate
Choose whether to publish/request translations automatically. (Manual options also available).

Choose Settings

The first time you login, you’ll be directed to the configuration page.

Click a link on the Manage tab to start managing your settings.

Click here for help choosing your settings.

Tip: If you need to access these links later, go to the main Drupal menu and select

Manage > Configuration > Lingotek Translation
Manage > Translation > Settings

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Need Support?

Visit the Lingotek Support Center.