Where to find the language setting in Spotify

Open Spotify on your device and go to your account menu. On a computer, click your profile name in the top right corner and select "Settings". On a phone or tablet, tap the gear icon (usually in the bottom right) to open Settings. Scroll down until you see "Language" — the exact position varies slightly between devices, but it appears in the main settings list, not buried in a submenu.

Once you find Language, tap or click it to see all available options. Spotify offers over 30 languages, including English (US and UK), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and many others. Select the language you want, and Spotify will ask you to confirm the change.

The change takes effect when ready on that device. If you use Spotify on multiple devices — a phone, a computer, and a tablet — you will need to change the language separately on each one. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay exactly the same; only the menu text and button labels switch to your chosen language.

Key Takeaways

  • Language settings are in your account menu under Settings, not in a separate preferences section.
  • Changing the language on one device does not change it on your other devices — you must update each one separately.
  • Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history remain unchanged when you switch languages.
  • Spotify offers over 30 languages, and the change takes effect when ready after you select and confirm.
  • If you cannot find the Language option, make sure you are in Settings and not in a playlist or artist page.

Changing language on a computer or web player

On a Windows or Mac computer, click your profile name in the top right corner of the Spotify window. A dropdown menu appears with options including "Settings". Click Settings to open your account preferences in a new window or tab.

Scroll down the Settings page until you see "Language". Click the dropdown next to it to see all available languages. Select the one you want and Spotify will save the change automatically. You may see a brief loading moment as the interface reloads in your new language.

If you use Spotify in a web browser instead of the desktop app, the process is identical. Log in to spotify.com, click your profile icon in the top right, select "Settings", scroll to Language, and choose from the dropdown menu.

Changing language on a phone or tablet

On an iPhone or iPad, open the Spotify app and tap the gear icon at the bottom right of the screen. This opens your Settings menu. Scroll down to find "Language" and tap it to see your options.

On an Android phone or tablet, the process is the same: open Spotify, tap the gear icon (usually at the bottom right, though placement can vary by device), scroll to Language, and select your choice. After you confirm, the app will reload with the new language applied.

Some older versions of the Spotify app may place the Language setting in a slightly different location. If you cannot find it in the main Settings list, check whether your app needs an update. Open your device's app store, search for Spotify, and install any available updates.

What changes and what stays the same

When you change the language, Spotify translates all menu text, button labels, and navigation elements. The names of playlists, artists, songs, and albums do not change — those are created by Spotify or users and appear in their original language regardless of your setting. Your own custom playlist names and descriptions also stay in whatever language you wrote them.

Search results, recommendations, and your library all function exactly as before. Changing the language does not affect which songs you see, which playlists are suggested to you, or how Spotify's algorithm works. It is purely a display change for the interface itself.

If you switch back to your original language later, everything returns to how it was. Spotify does not delete or rearrange anything based on language changes.

Troubleshooting if the language won't change

If you change the language but the interface does not update, try closing and reopening the Spotify app completely. On a phone, swipe up from the bottom (iPhone) or use the back button repeatedly (Android) to fully close the app, then tap it again to reopen. On a computer, close the Spotify window entirely and launch it again.

If the language still has not changed after reopening, check whether you are using the most recent version of Spotify. Older versions sometimes have bugs with language switching. Open your device's app store or visit spotify.com to read the latest version, then try changing the language again.

On rare occasions, your device's own language setting can override Spotify's choice. If Spotify keeps reverting to a language you did not select, check your phone or computer's system settings and make sure the device language is set to what you want. Then return to Spotify Settings and confirm your language choice again.

Changing language for a family or student plan

If you are part of a Spotify Family plan, each account holder can set their own language independently. When you log into your account and change the language, it affects only your view — other family members see the interface in whatever language they selected for their own accounts.

The same applies to Spotify Student plans. Your language setting is tied to your individual account, not to the plan type. If someone else in your household uses your device, they will see Spotify in whatever language you set it to, but when they log into their own account on a different device, they can choose their own language.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing the language affect my recommendations or search results?

No. Spotify's recommendations and search work the same way regardless of what language the interface is in. The songs, artists, and playlists you see are based on your listening history and preferences, not on your language setting.

Can I set different languages on different devices?

Yes. Each device you use Spotify on has its own language setting. You can have English on your phone, Spanish on your computer, and French on your tablet all at the same time, as long as you are logged into the same account.

What if Spotify does not offer my language?

Spotify supports over 30 languages, but not every language in the world. If your language is not available, you can use English or another language you understand. You can also contact Spotify Support through the app to request support for additional languages, though there is no may provide of when or if it will be added.

Does changing the language change the language of songs or podcasts?

No. The songs and podcasts themselves play in their original language. Changing your Spotify language setting only changes the text of menus, buttons, and labels — not the audio or content you listen to.

If I change my language, will my family members see the change too?

Only if they are using your account on the same device. If they have their own Spotify account, they can set their own language independently. If they use your account on a different device, they will see whatever language you set on that device.