You can select your preferred language and location on YouTube using your computer or on mobile web. When using the YouTube mobile app, you can select your location. Language settings change the text that appears during videos.* The location you choose impacts the videos that surface for: YouTube
provides language and content preferences for all countries/regions and languages where YouTube is available. We're constantly expanding the ability for the product to reach more users. If you cannot find your language or country/region, select an option that is most appropriate for your needs and interests. If YouTube can’t find your country/region, the default location is the United States. *Note that in India, language settings change the videos that are shown on Home and
Trending. By default, the YouTube app on smart TVs and game consoles will follow the language and location settings of your device. You can change these settings for YouTube at any time: You can also change the search language setting for the search keyboard: The search keyboard supports the following languages:
Note: If your app language is not supported, the search keyboard will default to English. Follow the instructions below for the YouTube app or mobile site. Language settings for the mobile apps follow the language of your device. You can change your YouTube location settings in the YouTube app. Mobile webYouTube on TVHow to change the language and country settings on YouTube from your mobile deviceChange language for email notificationsYour emails from YouTube are delivered in the default language for your country. If you've changed your YouTube language settings, you can change your email settings to match:
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Whether you want to use YouTube in Chinese, Spanish, French, or even Polish, the platform lets you easily swap between them.
YouTube supports dozens of languages. If you prefer using Google's popular video-sharing platform in a language other than English, you can make that happen on both its web and mobile apps. Below, you'll find out what you must do to change the default YouTube language on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone. You'll also learn how to change your YouTube location and why you may want to do that. How to Change Your YouTube Language on DesktopThe YouTube web app, which you can access using any browser on Windows and macOS, features a dedicated option that allows you to change the default language on-the-fly. You don't even have to change your YouTube language to one that you understand—changing it to a language you're interested in can even help you learn a new language. Switching to another language in YouTube impacts user interface elements such as buttons, options, menus, etc. However, video titles and descriptions will continue to show up in their original (uploaded) language. Here's how to get started:
How to Change Your YouTube Language on the Mobile AppChanging the default YouTube language on mobile isn't as convenient as on desktop. YouTube's Android and iOS apps reflect the system language. So, you must change the system language itself to use the app in a different language. How to Change Your YouTube Language on AndroidThe steps below may not appear the same on every Android device, but here's a rundown of what the process may look like:
How to Change Your YouTube Language on iPhone
How to Change Your YouTube Language on Mobile WebIf you don't want to change your Android or iOS device's language, you should look into using the mobile web version of YouTube instead. It allows you to change the language similarly to how you do it on your desktop device.
How to Change Your YouTube LocationChanging the default language on YouTube will not impact the trending videos or recommendations you receive. If you want that to change as well, preferably to the region of the language you just selected, you can do that by changing your YouTube location on desktop and mobile. How to Change Your YouTube Location on Desktop
How to Change Your YouTube Location on Mobile Apps
How to Change Your YouTube Location on Mobile Web
Become a Globe-Trotter on YouTubeChanging the default language on your desktop device is ridiculously easy, but the process is more complicated on mobile; use YouTube's mobile web app if that's an issue. Additionally, don't forget to change your YouTube location if you want to receive recommendations and trending videos from the country or region related to your chosen language. How do I change my YouTube app back to English?YouTube's Android and iOS apps reflect the system language.. Open the Settings app on your Android device.. Scroll down and tap System.. Tap Language & Input. ... . Tap Language and pick another language.. Why is my YouTube in a foreign language?You can change these settings for YouTube at any time: Open the YouTube app on your smart TV or game console. Select Settings . Select Language to choose a different language.
How do I switch back to English?Change the language on your Android device. On your Android device, tap Settings .. Tap System Languages & input. Languages. If you can't find "System," then under "Personal," tap Languages & input Languages.. Tap Add a language. and choose the language that you want to use.. Drag your language to the top of the list.. |