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title: "Setting a default language for your publication"
updated: 2025-09-25
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# Setting a default language for your publication

beehiiv has several languages, other than English, that are supported in the application. By default, beehiiv provides auto-generated text in certain areas, such as subscription information and [double opt in confirmation emails](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/13081072798743).

To enhance the experience for your international readers, you can set your preferred language in your publication settings, as explained below. This ensures that all auto-generated text is displayed in the language of your choice, providing a consistent and clear experience for your audience and reducing confusion for readers less proficient in English.

## Quick tips to get you started

-   If you **do not change** your default language settings, your auto-generated text will appear in English, regardless of the language you use in your posts.
-   If you are writing in a language that is **not currently supported** by beehiiv, your auto-generated text will remain in whatever language you have set in your default language settings.
-   The following **languages are supported**:
    -   English
    -   Spanish
    -   French
    -   German
    -   Italian
    -   Portuguese
-   The **AI Writer** tool in the **post editor** can translate your post text into any of the supported languages. [To learn more about using AI tools and translating or writing in your preferred language, please read this article.](https://beehiiv.com/support/article/15882638374551) 

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## How to change your default language

1.  From the left panel Dashboard, scroll down and select **Settings.**  
     
2.  Your publication settings will open in the **General Info** tab. If you have multiple publications, select one from the dropdown options.  
      
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3.  Scroll down to **Default Language**.  
      
    ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/28107756115479)
4.  Click the **dropdown menu** to make your selection. Your choice will save automatically.  
      
    ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/28107756118807)