Setting Up Multilanguage Support in phpMyBackupPro

Hello! I noticed that phpMyBackupPro supports multiple languages. However, I’m not sure how to change the default language or add new ones. Can someone guide me through the steps?

Language packs are stored in the /languages directory. To change the default, open config.php and modify the $lang variable:

$lang = "de"; // for German
$lang = "fr"; // for French
$lang = "en"; // for English

Thanks! That worked. Also, is there a way to let users switch the language from the UI instead of editing the config manually?

There’s a language selector dropdown on the login screen if your theme supports it. Otherwise, you can modify index.php to include a dropdown that sets a session variable like:

$_SESSION['lang'] = $_POST['lang'];

Then use that variable to include the right language file dynamically.

Overview: Multilanguage Support in phpMyBackupPro

phpMyBackupPro includes built-in support for multiple languages through localized language packs. This allows users to operate the interface in their preferred language, improving accessibility for global administrators.

Changing the Default Language via Configuration

To set the default interface language, open the config.php file and locate the $lang variable. Update it to the desired language code. For example:

$lang = "en"; // English
$lang = "de"; // German
$lang = "fr"; // French

Language files are stored in the /languages directory. Make sure the corresponding file exists before updating the config.

Allowing Users to Switch Language via UI

Some themes include a language selector on the login screen. If it’s not available, developers can add a dropdown in index.php and use session variables to dynamically load the appropriate language file:

<form method="POST">
  <select name="lang">
    <option value="en">English</option>
    <option value="de">Deutsch</option>
    <option value="fr">Français</option>
  </select>
  <input type="submit" value="Set Language">
</form>

Using Session Variable to Set Language

Once the form is submitted, you can capture the selected language and store it in a session variable like this:

session_start();
$_SESSION['lang'] = $_POST['lang'];

Then, modify your language loader to reference $_SESSION['lang'] instead of the static config value.

Best Practice for Language Management

Always validate user input when dynamically including files to avoid security risks. Also, consider adding a fallback language in case a selected language pack is missing or corrupted.