Contribute Translations

Help make Hubdustry accessible worldwide by contributing translations. This guide walks you through the entire process.

Prerequisites

• A Hubdustry account (log in with Discord)
• Knowledge of English and your target language

Step 1: Access the Translation Portal

1. Log in to the Dashboard
2. Click Translate in the navigation bar
3. You'll see a list of available languages with progress bars

Step 2: Choose a Language

Select the language you want to translate into. The progress bar shows how much has been translated:

• 🟢 Green = Approved translations
• 🟡 Yellow = Pending review
• 🔵 Blue = Translated but not yet reviewed

Languages with lower completion percentages need the most help!

Step 3: Start Translating

Once inside the translation editor:

1. Browse the list of keys (English source strings)
2. Click on a key to open the editor
3. Type your translation in the text field
4. Press Ctrl+Enter to save and move to the next key

Editor Features

Feature	Description
Translation Memory	Suggestions from similar translations — auto-fills at 90%+ match
Glossary	Approved terminology shown for consistency
Quality Checks	Warnings for missing {placeholders}, punctuation mismatches
Char Counter	Shows translation length vs. source length

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+Enter	Save and continue
Tab	Move to next key
Shift+Tab	Move to previous key
Esc	Cancel editing

Step 4: Review Process

After you submit a translation:

1. It enters Pending status
2. A reviewer (Linguist+ badge or admin) reviews it
3. If Approved → goes live, you earn +5 gems and XP
4. If Rejected → reviewer provides feedback, you can resubmit

Step 5: Earn Rewards

As your translations get approved, you'll earn:

Gems

• +5 gems per approved translation
• +100 gems bonus at 1,000 approved translations

Badges

• 🏷️ Translator at 10 approved
• 📚 Linguist at 100 approved (unlocks reviewer permissions!)
• 🌐 Polyglot at 500 approved
• 🏆 Ambassador at 1,000 approved

Tips for Good Translations

1. Keep the tone — Match the original's formality level
2. Preserve placeholders — {username}, {count}, etc. must remain exactly as-is
3. Check glossary — Use approved terms for consistency
4. Context matters — Consider where the string appears in the UI
5. Be concise — Some languages expand text; try to keep similar length
6. Use Translation Memory — If a 90%+ match exists, review it before typing from scratch