Use this checklist to confirm that TranslateSense has a usable translation provider configured. The provider status in the dashboard reflects detected credentials or WordPress AI Connector information; it is not a substitute for testing a translation request.
Check provider configuration
- Open Languages → TranslateSense when Polylang is active.
- In AI Translation Engines & Models, confirm that at least one provider is enabled.
- Review Default Engine and confirm that it names the provider you intend to use by default.
- For OpenAI or Google Gemini direct API configuration, confirm that the relevant API key field is populated. Do not share the key when requesting help.
- If a WordPress AI Connector is shown, follow its status and use the provided link to manage the connector in WordPress Connectors. Check both activation and connection state.
- For cloud providers, confirm that the expected Translation Model list is available.
- Select Save Settings after changing configuration.
Run a small verification translation
Use a short, non-sensitive piece of content in the normal TranslateSense translation workflow. Confirm that a result is returned and review the output before translating larger batches. This is a recommended manual check; it is not performed automatically by the provider status indicator.
Interpret common provider states
- API Key Needed: enter a valid key for direct API configuration, or complete the WordPress AI Connector setup if that route is displayed.
- Activate Provider: activate the detected provider connector in WordPress Connectors.
- WP Connector Active: the connector is detected as active and connected; a real translation request can still fail because of provider-side errors or limits.
- Model list unavailable: recheck provider credentials, connection status, and provider model availability.
- Request rejected or rate-limited: review the provider response and account quota or rate limits. Do not expose credentials in error reports.
Screenshot to add: [TranslateSense provider status and configuration]