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    How to Create a Mailer in Another Language?

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    by Zack Cilia

    Last updated: 14-Jul-2026

    Language alternates allow you to create translated versions of an email template. In a multilingual system, MyAffiliates will automatically send the appropriate template based on the affiliate's selected language.
    Step-by-Step Guide

    1. Navigate to Communication > Mailing > Template Editor.

    1. Locate the email template you wish to translate and click the Edit icon.

    1. Open the Options tab and in the Alternate Field, enter: %col:language%% This instructs MyAffiliates to use language-based alternate templates when sending emails.

    1. Click Save Changes.
    2. The page will automatically take you back to the list of templates. Find the template again and click the Edit icon.
    3. Navigate to Alternates > Create New Alternate Template.

    1. Create the translated version of the email in the HTML / Text Content tab.

    1. Complete the template settings in the Options tab.
    Field Description
    Template Name A friendly name for the translated template.
    Subject The subject line for the translated email, typically the translated version of the original subject.
    To Address The recipient address placeholder. Use %col:email%% for affiliates or %col:manager_email%% for managers.
    BCC Address Optional email address or placeholder to receive a copy of the email.
    From Address The sender's email address (for example, noreply@yourdomain.com or support@yourdomain.com). 
    If a default sender address has been configured in settings, the placeholder %default_from_address%% can be used.
    Return-Path Address The email address that receives replies or bounce notifications.
    Additional Headers Optional email headers, such as DKIM configuration or other supported placeholders.
    Alternate Key The language ID that determines when this translated template should be used. The language ID can be found under Admin > Configuration > Languages.
    1. Click Create Template to save.

    How It Works
    When an email is generated, MyAffiliates checks the recipient's preferred language.

    • If a matching language alternate exists, the translated template is sent.
    • If no matching alternate is available, the original email template is used.
       

    Important Note

    • The Alternate Field on the original template must be set to %col:language%%. Without this configuration, MyAffiliates will not automatically select the appropriate language-specific template.
    • The Alternate Key in the Alternate Template is essential for MyAffiliates System to send the correct translation according to the Affiliate’s chosen language. 

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