Activate the IBM translator configuration

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 1, 2024
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    • Make the IBM translation service available for use by activating the IBM translator configuration.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    Important:
    IBM has announced the deprecation of the IBM Watson Translator Service for IBM Cloud in all regions. As of June 10, 2023, the Language Translator tile will be removed from the IBM Cloud Platform for new customers; only existing customers will be able to access the product. As of June 10, 2024, the service will reach its End of Support date. As of December 10, 2024, the service will be withdrawn entirely and will no longer be available to any customers. For more information, see https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/language-translator?topic=language-translator-release-notes.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Dynamic Translation > Translator Configurations.
    2. Select IBM.
    3. Select the Active check box.
    4. In the Preferences section, choose a translator as default either for translation or detection, or for both.
      Table 1. Preferences
      Field Description
      Mark as default for translation Option to mark the translator as default for translation.
      Mark as default for detection Option to mark the translator as default for detection.
      Note:
      Make at least one translator configuration as the default for translation to enable the Dynamic Translation experience on forms and activity streams.
    5. Select Update.