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—from your account settings. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are using the desktop app, mobile app, or web player, but all three routes lead to the same language menu. You do not need to restart the app or log out and back in; the change takes effect when ready.

The language you choose affects only the interface. Your saved playlists, artist names, and song titles stay exactly as they are. Spotify supports over 30 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and others.

Key Takeaways

  • On desktop or web, open Settings, scroll to Language, and pick from the dropdown menu.
  • On mobile (iOS or Android), go to Your Library, tap the Settings icon, find Language, and select a new one.
  • The language change applies when ready to menus and buttons but does not affect song or artist names.
  • If you use Spotify on multiple devices, you may need to change the language separately on each one, depending on your account settings.

Change language on the Spotify desktop app

Open Spotify on your computer and look for the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner. Click it, then select Settings from the dropdown. Scroll down the Settings page until you see the Language option. Click the dropdown menu next to it and choose your preferred language from the list.

The interface will refresh and display in your chosen language right away. If you do not see the Language option when ready, make sure you are scrolled far enough down the Settings page—it sits below display and audio options.

Change language on the Spotify web player

Go to www.spotify.com and log in. Click your profile name or icon in the top right corner and select Settings from the menu. On the Settings page, find Language in the left sidebar and click it. A dropdown menu will appear showing available languages. Select the one you want and the page will update when ready.

If you cannot find the Language option in the sidebar, scroll down—it may be below other settings like notifications or privacy. Your choice saves automatically to your account.

Change language on Spotify mobile (iPhone or Android)

Open the Spotify app and tap Your Library at the bottom right of the screen. In the top right corner of the Your Library page, tap the Settings icon (it looks like a gear). Scroll down until you see Language and tap it. A list of available languages will appear. Tap the one you want and the app will switch when ready.

On some Android devices, the Settings icon may appear as three dots instead of a gear. If you cannot find Language in the main settings menu, check under Display or Playback settings, as the layout can vary slightly by device and app version.

What happens when you change your language

When you change the language in Spotify, only the app's interface changes—buttons, menu labels, and navigation text appear in your chosen language. Song titles, artist names, album names, and playlist names remain in their original language and are not translated. Search results and recommendations also stay in their original language.

If you use Spotify on multiple devices (phone, tablet, computer, web player), the language change may sync across all of them if you are logged into the same account and have automatic sync enabled. However, some devices may retain their previous language setting until you manually change it on that device as well. This is normal and does not affect your account or music.

If the language menu does not appear

If you cannot find the Language option in Settings, first check that you are logged into your account—Spotify sometimes hides certain settings for users who are not signed in. Log out completely and log back in, then return to Settings.

If the Language option still does not appear, your app or browser may be out of date. Update Spotify from the App Store (iPhone), Google Play (Android), or the Spotify website (desktop). After updating, restart the app and try again. If you are using a very old version of Spotify, the Language menu may not be available—updating will fix this.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing the language affect my playlists or saved songs?

No. Changing the language only changes the menus and buttons you see. Your playlists, saved songs, and all your music stay exactly the same. The names of songs and artists are not translated.

Can I set different languages on different devices?

Yes. Each device can have its own language setting. If you change the language on your phone but want your computer to stay in English, you can change them separately. The settings do not always sync across devices automatically.

What if my language is not in the list?

Spotify supports over 30 languages, but not every language is available. If yours is not listed, choose the closest related language or use English. You can also contact Spotify Support to request a new language, though there is no may provide it will be added.

Do I need to restart Spotify after changing the language?

No. The language change takes effect when ready in most cases. If the interface does not update right away, close the app completely and reopen it, but this is rarely necessary.

Will my friends see the interface in my chosen language?

No. The language setting is personal to your account and device. Your friends will see Spotify in whatever language they have set on their own devices.