> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.smile.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Translate Smile Admin

> How Smile Admin language settings work and how you can change them.

## What this feature translates

Smile Admin translations control the language used **inside Smile Admin**. This is the interface you use to set up and manage your loyalty program.

This setting affects only what you see in Smile Admin. It does **not** translate any customer-facing content, including the panel, embedded content, or emails.

## Supported languages

Smile supports different languages depending on where translations are used. **Smile Admin translations** currently support **nine languages**:

* German (Deutsch)
* English
* Spanish (Español)
* French (Français)
* Italian (Italiano)
* Japanese (日本語)
* Dutch (Nederlands)
* Portuguese (Brazil) (Português (Brasil))
* Simplified Chinese (简体中文)

<Note>
  **Note:**  This article covers **Smile Admin translations**. Customer-facing Smile content supports a different set of languages. Learn more in **[Supported Languages in Smile](/en/articles/4036240-supported-languages-in-smile)**.
</Note>

## How Smile Admin translations work

How Smile Admin translations work depends on your eCommerce platform.

### Shopify merchants

For Shopify merchants, Smile Admin automatically matches the language set in your **Shopify Admin**.

* When you install Smile or log in for the first time, Smile Admin matches the language used in Shopify Admin.
* No manual setup is required.
* You can switch your Smile Admin language to **English** at any time from your user settings.

### BigCommerce merchants

For BigCommerce merchants, Smile Admin translations are **manual**.

* Smile Admin displays in English by default.
* You can choose your preferred Smile Admin language at any time from your user settings.

<Note>
  **Note:** If you installed Smile **before** January 20, 2026, your Smile Admin language was set to English and will not be updated automatically. You can manually change your language at any time from your user settings.
</Note>

## How to change your Smile Admin language

To change the language displayed in Smile Admin:

1. In Smile Admin, navigate to **Settings > [User](https://app.smile.io/settings/user).**
2. In the **Preferred language** card, select one of the supported languages.
3. Click **Save.**

<Tip>
  **Tip:** If you're looking to translate customer-facing content, see **[How Smile automatically translates your loyalty program](/en/articles/4036240-supported-languages-in-smile).**
</Tip>