Change Spotify's language in settings on any device
Spotify lets you change the language of its interface — the menus, buttons, and labels you see — in your account settings. The steps are the same whether you use Spotify on a phone, tablet, computer, or web browser. You cannot change the language of the songs themselves, but you can change what language Spotify displays to you.
The language you set applies to all your devices once you save the change. If you use Spotify on multiple phones or computers, you do not need to change it on each one separately.
Key Takeaways
- Spotify's language setting is in your account settings, not in the app's main menu, and changes across all your devices at once.
- You can change the interface language on desktop, mobile, or the web version of Spotify using the same steps.
- Changing the language does not affect the songs in your library or playlists — only the words Spotify uses to label buttons and menus.
- If you cannot find your language in the list, Spotify may not support it yet, and you will need to use English or another available option.
Change language on desktop or web Spotify
Open Spotify on your computer or go to spotify.com in your browser. Click your profile name or picture in the top right corner of the screen. A menu will drop down with several options.
Select Settings from that menu. Scroll down until you see the Language option. Click the dropdown next to it and choose the language you want. Spotify will show you a list of all supported languages. Select the one you use, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save or let the page auto-save — most browsers will do this automatically after a few seconds.
Close Spotify completely and reopen it. The interface should now display in your chosen language. If it does not, clear your browser cache if you are using the web version, or restart your computer if you are using the desktop app.
Change language on mobile Spotify
Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet. Tap the Home icon at the bottom of the screen, then tap your profile picture or name in the top right corner. This takes you to your account menu.
Tap Settings and privacy, then scroll down and tap Language. You will see a list of available languages. Tap the one you want to use. The app will save your choice immediately — you do not need to tap a save button.
Close the Spotify app completely and reopen it. The interface should now be in your chosen language. If the change does not appear, restart your phone and open Spotify again.
What happens when you change the language
When you change Spotify's language, only the interface changes. The names of buttons, menus, search results, and labels will appear in your chosen language. Your playlists, saved songs, and artist names stay exactly as they are — Spotify does not translate the content of your library.
Podcast titles and descriptions may display in their original language even after you change your Spotify language setting. Song titles and artist names are not translated. If you search for music, Spotify will still find results even if you type in a different language than your interface language.
If your language is not in the list
Spotify supports most major languages, but not every language in the world. If you do not see your language in the dropdown menu, Spotify does not currently support it. Your options are to use English, which is always available, or choose another language you understand.
You can check Spotify's current list of supported languages by going to Settings and looking at the Language dropdown — what appears there is what Spotify offers. There is no way to request a new language through the app itself, but you can contact Spotify's support team through their website if you want to suggest a language addition.
Troubleshooting language changes that do not stick
If you change the language but Spotify keeps reverting to the old one, the most common cause is that the change did not save properly. On desktop or web, go back to Settings, check that your language choice is still selected in the dropdown, and click Save again. Wait a few seconds to make sure the page processes the change.
On mobile, make sure you tapped the language you wanted and that the app closed completely before you reopened it. Closing the app by swiping it away from your recent apps list is more reliable than just pressing the home button. If the problem continues, uninstall Spotify, restart your phone, and reinstall the app from your device's app store.
If you are using a work or school account that is managed by your organization, your administrator may have locked the language setting. In that case, you will not be able to change it yourself. Contact your organization's IT department or account administrator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set different languages on different devices?
No. Your language setting is tied to your Spotify account, not to individual devices. When you change the language on one device, it changes on all devices where you are logged into that account. If you want different languages on different devices, you would need separate Spotify accounts.
Will changing the language affect my recommendations or search results?
No. Spotify's recommendations are based on what you listen to, not on the language of the interface. Your search results will be the same regardless of which language you choose. Changing the language only changes what words appear on your screen.
What if I change the language by mistake?
You can change it back the same way you changed it the first time. Go to Settings, find the Language option, and select your preferred language again. The process is identical no matter which language the interface is currently in.
Does Spotify translate song lyrics or podcast content?
No. Spotify does not translate the actual content you listen to. Changing your interface language does not translate songs, podcasts, or artist descriptions. Only the buttons, menus, and labels that Spotify itself creates are translated.