How to Translate Connect Drive Plugin in any Language?

You have the freedom to translate the Connect Drive plugin to any other language. It’s not a big deal! Just follow the doc and learn the process in a simple way.

Step-1: Install & Activate Loco Translate

To translate the whole Connect Drive plugin into any language, you have to take assistance from another plugin called Loco Translate. That’s why the Loco Translate plugin should be installed inside your WordPress CMS.

To install the plugin, navigate to Plugins > Add New > Search for Loco Translate > Install & Activate the plugin.

Manual Process

In loco translate, you can translate your preferred language in the manual method (one by one). The manual method might take time to set up, as it needs to input all translations one by one.

To set up manual translation, follow the steps below:

Navigate to Loco Translate > Plugins: Access the Loco Translate settings in your WordPress admin panel.
Select Connect Drive: Choose the Connect Drive option for your translations.
Click New Language: Start setting up a new language for translation.
Choose your preferred language: Select the language you want to translate your plugin/theme into.
Choose a Location: Specify where the translation files will be saved.
Click Start Translating: Begin the translation process.
Select Source Text: Choose the text that you want to translate from the source.
Type the translated text in the translation input field: Enter the translated text into the provided field.
Save: Save your translations to apply them.

Automatic Processes

There are multiple automatic processes you can implement to translate the whole plugin into your local language. This will allow you to translate automatically with just one click.

Translate Using an Add-on Plugin

Automatic translation can be implemented using 3rd party add-on plugin. Follow the steps below to translate and integrate Google Drive automatically with just one click.

Step-1: Install & Activate Automatic Translate Addon For Loco Translate

Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Search for “Translate Addon For Loco Translate” > Install & Activate the “Automatic Translate Addon For Loco Translate” plugin by Cool Plugins.

Step-2: Set up Auto Translation

Navigate to Loco Translate: Access the Loco Translate settings in your WordPress admin panel.
Click on the plugin (Connect Drive): Select the plugin you want to integrate with Google Drive for translations.
New Language: Start by creating a new language setup for translation.
Choose a Language: Select the language you wish to translate the plugin into.
Choose a Location: Specify where the translation files should be saved.
Click Start Translating: Initiate the translation process.
Click on the Auto Translate Button: Use the automatic translation feature to generate initial translations.
Click on the Yandex Translate Button: Opt to use Yandex Translate for automated translation services.
Click on Merge Translation: Combine and finalize the translations, incorporating any changes or additions.

Google Translate API Method

We are using Google Translate to translate the language (you can also use DeepL Translator, Lecto AI, Microsoft Translator, and others).

As we are going to use Google Translate, we will need the Google Translate API to successfully translate everything automatically. Follow the steps below to complete the process successfully.

Step-1: Create a Project on Google Cloud

To create a project, navigate to IAM & Admin > Create a Project > Type Project Name, Organization, and Locations > Click Create.

Step-2: Enable Cloud Translation API

Navigate to APIs & Services > Enabled APIs & Services > Enable APIs & Services > Search for Translate > Click Cloud Translation API > Click Enable button.

Step-3: Create API Key

Navigate to Credentials > Create Credentials > API Key > Copy the API key just created.

Step-4: Set up API Key in Loco Translate

Navigate to Loco Translate > Settings > API Keys > Paste the API key in the Google Translate API Key input field > Save Changes.

Navigate to Loco Translate > Plugins > Connect Drive > From Overview Tab, click New Language > Choose preferred language > Choose Location > Click Start Translating > Click Auto button > Select Google Translate > Click Translate button > Save.

Now the Connect Drive Plugin will be translated into your selected language. It’s time to better enjoy and understand our plugin in your local language.