<@U04UQ68083H>, can i mention translations in iden...
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@chilly-king-10285, can i mention translations in identity schema traits fields ?
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Yes, you can include translations in identity schema traits fields. This is particularly useful for implementing internationalization (i18n) in your Ory Identities (Kratos) setup. The [Identity schema documentation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/manage-identities/customize-identity-schema#translated-templates-i18n) provides an example of how to include a language preference in the identity schema:
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json {     // ...     "properties": {       "traits": {         "type": "object",         "properties": {           // ...           "lang": {             "type": "string",             "title": "Your preferred language"         },         "required": [           "email"         ],         "additionalProperties": false,       }   } }
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trait can then be used to render content conditionally based on the user's preferred language. For example, in email templates, you can use this trait to provide translated versions of the content. It's important to note that while this approach allows you to store the user's language preference, the actual translations of other fields or content would typically be handled in your application logic or in the templates themselves, not directly in the identity schema. For more complex scenarios or if you need to store multiple translations for a single field, you might consider using a nested object structure within your traits. However, keep in mind the best practice of keeping your identity schema lean and not overcomplicating it, as mentioned in the [Identity schema best practices](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/manage-identities/best-practices#keep-your-data-lean).
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@chilly-king-10285 on the registration form on Ory Kratos network, I would like to display the firstname label trait based on the user browser language
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To display the firstname label trait on the Ory Kratos Network registration form based on the user's browser language, you'll need to implement a custom UI for the registration flow. Ory Kratos itself doesn't handle the UI rendering or language detection, but it provides the necessary data for you to create a localized interface. Here's how you can approach this: 1. Create a custom UI for the registration form using the Ory Kratos API. 2. Detect the user's browser language in your frontend application. 3. Use the detected language to display the appropriate translation for the firstname label. To implement this, you'll need to follow these steps: 1. First, create a registration flow using the Ory Kratos API as described in the [Integration basics documentation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/bring-your-own-ui/custom-ui-basic-integration#create-registration-flow). 2. In your frontend application, detect the user's browser language. This is typically done using JavaScript. 3. When rendering the form, use the flow data returned by Ory Kratos to create your form fields. For the firstname field, you'll need to provide your own translations. Here's a simplified example of how you might structure your code:
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javascript // Assume you've already created a registration flow and have the flow data  // Detect user's browser language const userLang = navigator.language || navigator.userLanguage;   // Define your translations const translations = {   en: {     firstname: "First Name"   },   fr: {     firstname: "Prénom"   },   // Add more languages as needed };  // Function to get the translation function getTranslation(key) {   const lang = userLang.split('-')[0]; // Get the language code   return translations[lang]?.[key] || translations['en'][key]; // Fallback to English }  // When rendering the form flow.ui.nodes.forEach(node => {   if (node.attributes.name === "traits.firstname") {     // Use your custom translation instead of the default label     const label = getTranslation('firstname');     // Render your input field with the translated label     // ...   }   // Handle other fields });
Remember that this is a basic example and you'll need to adapt it to your specific frontend framework and needs. It's important to note that while Ory Kratos provides the structure for the registration form, the actual rendering and localization is handled by your custom UI. The [Account Experience documentation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/account-experience) mentions that Ory provides translations for the default Account Experience UI, but for a custom UI, you'll need to implement your own translation logic as shown above. For more detailed information on creating custom UIs with Ory Kratos, you can refer to the [Custom UI with Ory Elements documentation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/bring-your-own-ui/custom-ui-ory-elements#login-and-registration-pages).