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    • Install and Use the Smartcat Plugin in Sitecore XP

    This guide shows how to install the Smartcat plugin in Sitecore XP, connect it to Smartcat, and use it to translate pages. Follow these steps to set up the plugin and start translating your content in Sitecore.

    Plugin installation

    Let’s start with the installation process. Follow these steps to install the Smartcat plugin in Sitecore XP:

    1. Download the zip archive with the plugin from Smartcat using this link.

    2. Open Launchpad and go to Control Panel → Desktop.

    1. Navigate to Development Tool → Installation Wizard.

    1. Upload the package.

    1. Add the zip archive with the Smartcat plugin.

    1. Select override existing files and upload the plugin.

    1. Choose the uploaded package and click Next.

    1. Install the plugin.

    1. Restart the Sitecore client.

    Installation is complete. The Smartcat tab should appear in the Content Editor.

    Set up Connection with Smartcat

    To begin translating with the Smartcat plugin, you'll first need to establish a connection between Sitecore and your Smartcat account. Follow these steps:

    1. Generate a Smartcat API Key :

    Navigate to Settings → API in your Smartcat account. Click Create New Key to generate a new API key.

    Copy the API key and your account ID for future use.

    1. Set up connection in the plugin :

    Open the Smartcat tab in Sitecore Content Editor. Click Connect workspace . Paste Account ID and API Key .

    Confirm changes.

    The plugin is now connected and ready for translation.

    How to translate pages using plugin

    With the Smartcat plugin connected, you're ready to begin translating your pages.

    1. Open the page in Sitecore and switch to editing mode. Also, the plugin can be opened from any Sitecore page.

    1. Ensure that your Sitecore instance has multiple languages enabled. To do this, verify that several languages have been added under System → Languages in Sitecore.

    1. Open the Smartcat tab in the Content Editor and create a translation project.

    1. Select the page you want to translate. If needed, you can also select multiple pages, as Smartca supports batch translation.

    1. Choose target languages, such as German and Spanish.

    1. Name the project (e.g., sitecore-demo) and set a deadline if needed.

    2. Select a project template or use the default AI Translation + Review workflow.

    1. Confirm your selections and create the project.

    1. Open Smartcat Workspace and refresh the project list.

    1. Wait for the translation to complete.

    2. Open the project in Smartcat Editor and review the translation.

    1. To complete the review process, click 'Done' to confirm all segments.

    2. Go back to Sitecore → View Projects.

    1. Locate your translated project and click Get Translations.

    1. Switch to the translated version of the page in Sitecore.

    1. Review the content and publish the page.

    Your translated page is now live.