Change your Netflix language in account settings
Netflix lets you change the language of the interface — the menus, buttons, and text you see on screen — from your account settings on any device. The process takes about two minutes and applies to your profile when ready, though you may need to sign out and back in to see the change everywhere.
The language you choose here is separate from the audio language or subtitles on individual shows and movies. Changing your interface language does not change what language a show is filmed in or what subtitle options are available — it only changes the language Netflix uses to talk to you.
Key Takeaways
- You change your interface language in account settings, not in the app's main menu, and the change takes effect when ready on most devices.
- Netflix offers over 25 interface languages, and you can set a different language for each profile on your account.
- Changing the interface language does not change the audio language or subtitles of shows themselves — those are controlled separately for each title.
- If the language menu does not appear after you change it, sign out completely and sign back in to refresh your profile.
How to change the language on a phone or tablet
Open the Netflix app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. On iPhone it looks like a circle with a person inside; on Android it is usually in the top right. Tap "Account" or "Settings" — the exact wording depends on your device.
Look for "Language" or "Preferred language" in the menu that appears. Tap it and select the language you want from the list. Netflix will save your choice when ready. Close the settings menu and return to the home screen — the interface should now display in your chosen language.
If the menus are still in the old language after a few seconds, close the Netflix app completely and open it again. This forces the app to reload your profile settings.
How to change the language on a computer or web browser
Go to netflix.com and sign in if you are not already. Click your profile icon in the top right corner — it is a circle with your profile picture or initial inside. Click "Account" from the dropdown menu.
On the account page, find "Language" in the left sidebar or scroll down to find it in the settings list. Click the dropdown next to it and choose your language. Netflix saves the change automatically. Refresh the page or navigate away and back to the home screen to see the interface in your new language.
How to change the language for a specific profile
Netflix lets you set a different interface language for each profile on your account. This is useful if multiple people use the same Netflix account and speak different languages.
To do this, sign out of your current profile and sign in to the profile you want to change. Then follow the steps above for your device — phone, tablet, or computer. The language change applies only to that profile. When another person signs into their own profile, they will see the interface in whatever language they set for themselves.
What to do if the language menu does not appear
If you cannot find a language option in your account settings, you may be looking in the wrong place. On phones and tablets, make sure you tapped "Account" or "Settings" from the profile menu, not just the general app settings. On computers, make sure you clicked "Account" from the profile dropdown, not your browser settings.
If you have found the right menu and the language option still is not there, try signing out of Netflix completely and signing back in. This refreshes your account connection and sometimes reveals menu options that were hidden. Close the app entirely — do not just go back to the home screen — then reopen it and sign in again.
Changing audio language and subtitles for individual shows
The interface language is different from the audio and subtitle language for a specific show or movie. To change what language a show plays in or what subtitles appear, you do not go to account settings. Instead, start playing the show and look for an audio or subtitle button — usually a speech bubble icon or a gear icon for settings.
Tap or click that button and you will see a list of available audio languages and subtitle options for that particular title. Netflix shows you only the languages that version of the show actually has. A show filmed in English may not have a French audio track, for example, but it might have French subtitles.
Languages Netflix supports
Netflix offers its interface in more than 25 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Thai. The exact list varies slightly by region and changes occasionally as Netflix adds support for more languages.
If you do not see your language in the list, Netflix may not yet support it. You can check the full current list by opening your account settings and looking at the language dropdown — it shows only the languages available in your region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing the interface language change what languages shows are available in?
No. The interface language only changes the menus and buttons you see. The shows and movies available to you, and the languages they are filmed in or have subtitles for, stay the same. Changing from English to Spanish interface does not give you access to Spanish-language shows you could not see before.
Can I have different interface languages on different devices?
Yes. If you sign into Netflix on your phone in Spanish and on your computer in French, each device will show the interface in the language you set for it. Netflix remembers the language for each device separately, so you can switch between them without changing your account settings again.
What if I change the language by mistake?
You can change it back the same way you changed it the first time. Go to account settings, find the language option, and select the language you want. The change takes effect when ready. If you cannot read the menus in the current language, look for a gear icon or settings icon — these usually look the same in every language.
Does the language setting affect my billing or payment information?
No. Changing the interface language does not change your account, billing, or payment settings. It only changes the language Netflix uses to display menus and text. Your subscription and payment method remain exactly the same.