Live Translation

WotNot uses Microsoft Azure Translator service for Live Translation feature.

Microsoft Azure Translator is a cloud-based machine translation service that enables real-time text translation. This guide will help you set up the Translator service in Azure and retrieve the required credentials for API access.

Prerequisites

• An active Microsoft Azure account

• Permissions to create resources in a subscription (e.g., Owner or Contributor role)

Step 1. Log in to Azure Portal

Visit https://portal.azure.com and sign in with your Azure credentials.

Step 2. Create a Translator Resource

1. Click “Create a resource” in the left sidebar.

2. Search for Translator in the marketplace and select “Translator”.

3. Click Create.

Fill in the resource creation form:

Field	Description
Subscription	Choose your Azure subscription.
Resource group	Create a new one or select an existing group.
Region	Select a supported region (e.g., Central US, West Europe).
Name	Enter a unique name for your Translator resource.
Pricing tier	Select a pricing tier (e.g., Free F0 for testing).

1. Click Review + create, then Create.

Step 3. Get API Credentials

After the resource is created:

1. Go to your newly created Translator resource.

2. In the left menu, click Keys and Endpoint.

3. Copy:

   • Key 1 or Key 2 — your API key

   • Location/Region - resource location

   • Text Translation Endpoint — the base URL for the Translator API

Example Endpoint:

https://api.cognitive.microsofttranslator.com/

Share above details with your account manager to activate Live Translation feature in your instance.