{"id":3570,"date":"2020-12-24T13:49:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T13:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/?p=3570"},"modified":"2026-03-25T15:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:31:08","slug":"how-to-select-a-new-checkout-language-on-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/how-to-select-a-new-checkout-language-on-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Select a New Checkout Language on Shopify"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Not every store should have the checkout language in English, the default of Shopify. If you have any product sold on your online store, you can get the checkout translated to whichever language you would like. This allows you to have your website in the language of your customers and main audience, giving them a better experience.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of ways to do this. You can use some\u00a0multilingual apps, translation apps and by translating the checkout fields individually.<\/p>\n<p>Or, you can edit your theme to make it read in the preferred language. This is easier if your theme has translations that are already written into them. This article gives you the detailed instructions on how you can achieve this.<\/p>\n<div class=\"key-takeaways\"><div class=\"takeaways-title h2\">Key Takeaways<\/div><div class=\"takeaway-item\"><div class=\"takeaway-number\">1<\/div><div class=\"takeaway-text\">Login to your Shopify store to begin the process of changing the checkout language.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"takeaway-item\"><div class=\"takeaway-number\">2<\/div><div class=\"takeaway-text\">Navigate to \u2018Settings\u2019, then \u2018Checkout\u2019 to access the \u2018Checkout Language\u2019 section.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"takeaway-item\"><div class=\"takeaway-number\">3<\/div><div class=\"takeaway-text\">Change the theme language, save your settings, and consider a test purchase to ensure accuracy.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"row1\">Step 1 - Login<\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to log in to your Shopify store.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"row2\">Step 2 - Go to Settings<\/h2>\n<p>From the Shopify dashboard, you need to head over to the \u2018Settings\u2019 field that is located in the bottom right. From the \u2018Settings\u2019 page, you should visit the \u2018Checkout\u2019 page.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"row3\">Step 3 - Manage<\/h2>\n<p>When on the \u2018Checkout\u2019 management page, you should scroll down to the bottom of the page. There you will find the \u2018Checkout Language\u2019 section. You can click on the option that reads \u2018Manage Checkout Language\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"row4\">Step 4 - Change Theme Language<\/h2>\n<p>Under the headline \u2018Language (XXXXXX)\u2019 where XXXXXX is the current language, you can click on the \u2018Change Theme Language\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>You can then select the new language from the dialogue popup that appears on the screen. Be sure that you change the language into the right one. If you make a mistake, it can damage conversions on your website before you realize.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019ve made the change, you might want to do a test purchase to just check.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"row5\">Step 5 - Save<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019ve completed the selection of the language, click on the \u2018Save\u2019 option. This is when you can run a test of the changes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"row6\">What if your Language is not on the List?<\/h2>\n<p>If your language isn\u2019t available on the list, then you might need to use a translation app. There are numerous multilingual apps, including this one here. Or you can change the theme template files yourself. This is a longer process, but it might be the best option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not every store should have the checkout language in English, the default of Shopify. If you have any product sold on your online store, you can get the checkout translated\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"%%title%% %%page%% [year]","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Discover how to select a new checkout language on Shopify with our step-by-step guide. Will your sales skyrocket? Find out..","_yoast_wpseo_metatitle":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3570","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-shopify-store-set-up"},"acf":{"breadcrumbs":[{"postpage":[46955]}],"conclusion":"<h2>Store Management and Optimization<\/h2>\r\nOptimizing your <a href=\"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/shopify-payments-shipping-and-orders-set-up\/\">Shopify payments, shipping, and orders<\/a> goes hand-in-hand with providing a localized experience for customers. Changing the order of products based on customer preferences in different regions can enhance the relevance of your offerings. Additionally, deleting tags that aren't applicable to certain languages or cultures can help streamline the shopping experience.\r\n\r\nMaintaining a fast store speed is especially important when catering to international audiences, as slow load times can drive customers away. Regularly changing your Shopify password and conducting security checks ensures a safe environment for customers to complete transactions in their preferred language.\r\n\r\nProper store setup is essential for enabling multilingual checkout experiences. This may involve configuring language settings, integrating translation apps, or customizing your theme's code to support different languages. Creating a test order in the newly selected checkout language allows you to verify that the translation is accurate and the process is seamless for customers.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, using a Shopify card reader can be beneficial for businesses that operate in multiple regions or have a diverse customer base. It enables you to accept payments in various currencies and languages, providing a consistent experience across online and in-person sales channels.\r\n<h2>Conclusion: How to Select a New Checkout Language on Shopify<\/h2>\r\nAre you selling to audiences that don\u2019t speak English as their main language? Perhaps you would like to then have the checkout in another language. You can do this in several ways. The easiest is to change the language being used by the template within the settings file. This process is detailed above, and it takes just minutes to process. It also means that you don\u2019t run the risk of making mistakes.\r\n\r\nHowever, it isn\u2019t always the option that is possible. 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