> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.doctranslate.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.doctranslate.io/trados/installation-guide.md).

# Installation Guide

### 1. Download the Plugin

Download the official plugin file here:

👉 [Download Doctranslate.io Plugin for Trados 2024](https://media.doctranslate.io/doctranslate-public/resources/trados/plugin/DoctranslateXTrados2024.sdlplugin)

> *Note:* If your browser blocks the `.sdlplugin` file, click **Keep** or **Allow Download**.

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### 2. Install the Plugin (recommended method)

#### Step 1 — Double-click the `.sdlplugin` file

After downloading, **double-click** the file `DoctranslateXTrados2024.sdlplugin`.

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#### Step 2 — Run the installer

The **SDL Plugin Installer** will open. Click **Next** to begin installation, then click **Finish** to complete the installation.

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### 3. Verify the Plugin in Trados

#### Step 3 — Launch Trados Studio

When launching Trados, you may be prompted to **load the plugin**. Choose **Yes** to load the plugin into Trados.

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Then click on **Add-Ins**, followed by **Plug-ins**, to check that **Doctranslate.io** has been successfully integrated into Trados.

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### 4. Manual Installation (alternative method)

If the automatic installation fails, you can install the plugin manually.

#### Step 1 — Close Trados Studio

#### Step 2 — Copy the `.sdlplugin` file into the following folder:

```
%AppData%\Trados\Trados Studio\18\Plugins\Packages
```

If the plugin still doesn’t appear after restarting Trados, copy the same file into:

```
%AppData%\Trados\Trados Studio\18\Plugins\Installed
```

#### Step 3 — Reopen Trados Studio and verify it in **Plug-ins**.

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### 5. Connect the Plugin to Your Doctranslate.io Account

#### Step 1 — Generate an API Key

Visit your Doctranslate account to create or retrieve your API key:\
👉 <https://doctranslate.io/manage-api-key>

Need help? See the detailed guide here:\
👉 <https://developer.doctranslate.io/api-key>

#### Step 2 — Connect the API Key in Trados

* Open **Trados Studio**.
* Click on **Home**, then click **Project Settings**, and afterwards click on **Use...**

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* Click **Use...**, then select `Doctranslate.io Translator Provider` from the list.

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* Click on `Doctranslate.io API Key`, then enter the API Key obtained from **Step 1**. After that, click `Connect`, and finally click `Finish` to complete setting up the plugin in your project.

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### 6. Test the Plugin

#### Step 1 — Add the Plugin to Your Trados Project

See Section 5 – Connect the Plugin to Your Doctranslate.io Account.

#### Step 2 — Open a file and test

Open a translation file in the **Editor** view. When you select a source segment, translation suggestions from Doctranslate should appear in the **Translation Results** panel.

If translations appear, your plugin is working correctly.

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#### ✅ Done

You have successfully installed and connected the **Doctranslate.io Plugin** for **Trados Studio 2024**.

If you encounter any issues or need support:

* Email: [**support@doctranslate.io**](mailto:support@doctranslate.io)
* Contact form: <https://doctranslate.io/en/contact>
* Technical documentation: [https://developer.doctranslate.io](https://developer.doctranslate.io/)

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> ⚠️ **Compatibility Notice:** This plugin is **only supported on Trados Studio 2024 (Studio18)**. It will not work on earlier versions such as 2021 or 2022.