---
title: Language Settings
description: Language configuration in the Developer Portal.
documentId: developer-portal-language-settings
locale: en-US
---

Configure the language options for your Developer Portal and ensure a multilingual experience.

The language options available in the **Developer Portal** interface are defined in **Portal Manager** and can be changed at any time. You can choose which languages will be available to portal users, as well as set the default language.

<Callout type="NOTE" title="NOTE">
- The **default language** defines the language of elements from the Developer Portal's interface such as menus, buttons, and fixed texts.
- Content from the FAQ, Guides, Products, and other items registered via Portal Manager are not translated.
</Callout>

<a id="_accessing_language_settings"></a>
## Accessing language settings

<Steps>
  <Step>
    ### Step 1

    In the [**Portal Manager**](/docs/developer-portal/portal-manager), navigate to "**Portal**" by clicking the corresponding card on the **Home** page or in the left sidebar menu.

    ![Homepage highlighting the Portal screen](https://creative-ball-51b3fc85c0.media.strapiapp.com/accessing_portal_manager_settings_tab_4bd143a389.png)
  </Step>
  <Step>
    ### Step 2

    In **Portal**, select the **Settings** tab.

    ![Portal Manager Settings](https://creative-ball-51b3fc85c0.media.strapiapp.com/portal_manager_settings_tab_48e70112d7.png)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<a id="_changing_the_default_language"></a>
## Changing the default language

<Steps>
  <Step>
    ### Step 1

    Access the **Portal** screen.
  </Step>
  <Step>
    ### Step 2

    Select the desired language in the "_Please select the default language for the portal_" field.
  </Step>
  <Step>
    ### Step 3

    Click **Save**.

    ![Setting the Default Language](https://creative-ball-51b3fc85c0.media.strapiapp.com/portal_manager_default_language_99b8545368.png)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Callout type="NOTE" title="NOTE">
- The default language is **English**, and can be changed at any time.
- The default language is a required field.
- You can configure up to two additional languages (optional).
</Callout>

<a id="_configuring_additional_languages"></a>
## Configuring additional languages

<Steps>
  <Step>
    ### Step 1

    Access the **Portal** screen.
  </Step>
  <Step>
    ### Step 2

    Select one or two additional languages in the "_Select additional languages to display on the portal_" field.
  </Step>
  <Step>
    ### Step 3

    Click **Save**.

    ![Setting Additional Languages](https://creative-ball-51b3fc85c0.media.strapiapp.com/portal_manager_additional_languages_f72497f87b.png)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Callout type="NOTE" title="NOTE">
After defining the default language and additional languages, be sure to **save the settings**. Changes will be reflected **immediately** in the Developer Portal.
</Callout>

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## Access Permissions

Administrator: the role associated with your user must have the necessary permissions to manage language settings, which are:

- Portals
  - Update Language Settings
  - View Language Settings

See more about permissions in the [Access Control user guide -- permissions](/docs/access-control/permissions).

![access control screen with selected permissions](https://creative-ball-51b3fc85c0.media.strapiapp.com/access_control_permissions_6a5f64d038.png)

<Callout type="TIP" title="TIP">
To choose the language in the Developer Portal, simply click the language icon located in the top right corner of the screen.
</Callout>