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How to Change Language in Jira

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to switch your display language in Jira's account settings.

Quick summary

You can change the language in Jira by navigating to Account Preferences through your profile icon. This setting lets you set your preferred display language directly from your Atlassian account management page.


Steps

  1. Click your profile icon located at the upper right side of your Jira dashboard.
  2. Select Manage account from the dropdown menu.
  3. Go to the Account Preferences tab in your Atlassian account settings.
  4. Navigate to the Language section and click the drop-down menu.
  5. Select your preferred language from the available options.
  6. Your language in Jira has been successfully changed.

📌 Why this matters

Changing the display language in Jira allows global teams and individual users to work in their native language, reducing errors and improving productivity. Jira supports multiple languages through Atlassian account preferences, making it easy to localize your workspace without admin intervention. This feature is essential for distributed teams operating across different regions and language requirements. Setting the correct language ensures that menus, notifications, and interface labels are consistently displayed in the user's preferred language.
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