How to Become a Translator Contributor in WordPress and Translate User Registration Plugin?

Step 1: Create a WordPress.org Account

1. Visit WordPress.org.
2. Click on the Register link in the top-right corner.
3. Complete the registration form with your username, email address, and a secure password.
4. Confirm your email to activate your account.

Step 2: Familiarize Yourself with WordPress Translation

1. Visit the Translate WordPress site.
2. Read the Translator’s Handbook to understand translation guidelines, tools, and best practices.

Step 3: Find the Plugin to Translate

1. Go to the plugin’s page on the WordPress.org Plugin Directory.
2. Scroll to the Languages section to check if the plugin has existing translations.
3. Click the Contribute Translation link to navigate to the plugin translation page.

Step 4: Join a Translation Team (Optional but Recommended)

1. Identify the locale (language and region) you want to translate for.
2. Visit the Translation Teams page.
3. Contact the General Translation Editor (GTE) for your locale to express your contribution interest.

Step 5: Start Translating

1. On the plugin’s translation page:
2. Select your locale from the list of available languages.
3. You’ll see a list of translation strings (text elements that require translation).
4. Click on a string to translate it.
5. Enter your translation in the provided field.
6. Save your suggestion.

Step 6: Get Approval for Your Translations

1. Translation suggestions are reviewed by Translation Editors (PTEs or GTEs).
2. If you’d like to become a PTE for a specific plugin, contact the author or an existing editor for your locale and request access.

Step 7: Translate the User Registration Plugin

1. Navigate to the User Registration Plugin page on WordPress.org.
2. Scroll to the Languages section and click the Contribute Translation link.
3. Follow the steps in Step 5 to translate the strings specific to the plugin.

Step 8: Use Translation Tools

1. GlotPress: The WordPress translation platform is available at translate.wordpress.org.
2. Translation Editors: Tools like Poedit or Loco Translate can help you generate .po and .mo files, but suggestions must be submitted via GlotPress.
3. Glossaries and Style Guides: Use tools your locale team provides to ensure consistent translations.

Step 9: Stay Active and Engaged

1. Regularly check for updates to the plugin that may require new translations.
2. Participate in discussions and forums within the Polyglots team.
3. Contribute to translating other parts of WordPress, such as themes, core, or documentation.

By following these steps, you can become an active translator contributor in the WordPress community and help make plugins like the User Registration Plugin accessible to a global audience.