Change Spotify's language in three steps

Open Spotify on your computer or phone and go to your account settings — not the app settings, but your actual Spotify account. Click or tap your profile picture in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the menu. Scroll down to the "Language" section and choose your language from the dropdown list. Spotify will refresh when ready, and all menus, buttons, and labels will switch to that language.

On a phone, the process is nearly identical. Tap your profile picture at the bottom right of the screen, then tap "Settings and privacy" (Android) or "Settings" (iPhone). Scroll to "Language" and pick your language. The app updates right away without needing to restart.

If you do not see your language in the dropdown, Spotify may not support it yet. The platform supports around 30 languages, but not every language is available in every region. Changing your region in account settings sometimes unlocks additional language options, though this also changes which music catalog and pricing tier you see.

Key Takeaways

  • Language settings live in your Spotify account, not in your phone or computer settings, so you must log into Spotify to change them.
  • The language change takes effect when ready across all devices where you are logged in with that account.
  • Changing your region setting may unlock languages not available in your current region, but it also changes your music catalog and subscription price.
  • Spotify supports roughly 30 languages, and the exact list depends on which region your account is set to.

Where to find the language menu on each device

On a web browser, log into spotify.com, click your profile picture in the top right, and select "Account." You will land on your account overview page. Look for "Language" in the left sidebar menu — it sits near the bottom, below "Notifications" and above "Display." Click it and choose from the list.

On iPhone, open the Spotify app and tap the home icon at the bottom. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Scroll down and tap "Settings and privacy." Tap "Language" and select your choice. The change applies to your account, so it will show up on all your devices the next time you open Spotify.

On Android, the steps are the same except the menu label says "Settings and privacy" instead of just "Settings." Tap your profile picture at the bottom right, then "Settings and privacy," then scroll to "Language." Android users sometimes see a slightly different layout depending on their phone model, but the language option is always in the same general area.

What happens when you change your language

Changing your language affects only the words you see on screen — your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay exactly the same. Your friends will still see your account in their own language, not yours. If you share a playlist with someone, they see the playlist name and description in whatever language their account is set to.

The language change syncs across all devices where you are logged in. If you change Spotify to Spanish on your phone, you will see Spanish on your computer the next time you open the app there, even if you never touched the settings on that device. This happens because Spotify stores your language preference on its servers, not on your phone or computer.

Switching back to your original language is just as fast — go to the same menu and pick a different language. There is no waiting period or limit to how many times you can change it.

Changing your region if your language is not available

If you do not see your language in the dropdown, your region setting may be blocking it. Spotify groups languages by region, so some languages only appear if your account is set to a specific country. To change your region, go to your account settings and look for "Country or region" — it is usually near the language option.

Be aware that changing your region has bigger consequences than changing your language. Your music catalog will shift to match that country's licensing agreements, so some songs or podcasts you can currently hear may become unavailable, and vice versa. Your subscription price may also change, since Spotify charges different amounts in different countries. Before you switch regions, check whether the songs you listen to most are available in the region you are considering.

You can only change your region once every three months, so choose carefully. If you change it and regret the decision, you will have to wait 90 days before switching back.

Troubleshooting when the language does not change

If you change your language and the app still shows the old language, log out completely and log back in. Sometimes the app cache holds onto the old language until you force a fresh login. On a phone, go to Settings and privacy, scroll to the bottom, and tap "Log out." Then log back in with your username and password.

On a computer, click your profile picture and select "Log out" from the menu. Close the browser or app completely, then reopen it and log in again. This clears the cached language data and forces Spotify to load your current language setting from the server.

If the language still has not changed after logging out and back in, restart your device entirely. Shut down your phone or computer completely, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on. Then open Spotify again. This solves most stubborn language-switching problems.

Using Spotify in multiple languages

Spotify does not let you set different languages on different devices — your account has one language setting that applies everywhere. If you share your account with family members who speak different languages, you will all see the same language on screen.

The workaround is to create separate Spotify accounts for each person. Each account can have its own language, region, and preferences. You can still share playlists and see each other's activity, but you will each see the interface in your own language. This also means each person gets their own recommendations and listening history, which is often better anyway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing the language affect my saved songs or playlists?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history remain unchanged. Only the words on screen — like menu labels, button text, and settings names — switch to the new language. Your data stays exactly as it was.

Can I use Spotify in one language on my phone and a different language on my computer?

No. Spotify stores your language preference on its servers, so it applies to all devices where you are logged in. If you need different languages on different devices, you will need separate Spotify accounts for each person.

What languages does Spotify support?

Spotify supports around 30 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and many others. The exact list depends on your region. Check your language dropdown to see which ones are available where you are.

If I change my region to unlock a language, can I change it back right away?

No. Spotify limits region changes to once every three months. If you switch regions and then want to switch back, you will have to wait 90 days. Plan your region change carefully, because you cannot undo it quickly.

Will my friends see Spotify in my language if I share a playlist?

No. When you share a playlist, your friends see it in whatever language their own account is set to. Your language choice does not affect what other people see on their screens.