How to Change Your Instagram Account Language
Is Instagram displaying in a language you don't understand? You can change Instagram's language from your phone's settings. Here's how to do it, step by step.
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Changing Instagram's language, step by step
Open Settings and find "Instagram"
Each app has its own language in the phone settings. In your phone's "Settings", scroll down to "Instagram".
Open "Language"
"Language" lists all the available languages. In Instagram's settings, tap "Language".
Choose the language
The chosen language applies to the app immediately. Select the language you want (e.g. "English"): Instagram switches right away.
Good to know
Instagram now displays in the "language you chose". This setting only affects "Instagram" and doesn't change your other apps.
Good to know
- On iPhone, per-app language is set in "Settings" › the app › "Language".
- This setting does "not change your phone's language", only Instagram.
- The change is "immediate", with no need to restart the app.
Frequently asked questions
- Where do I change Instagram's language?
- On iPhone, in your phone's Settings: open Instagram in the app list, then "Language". On Android, in the app's settings.
- Does this change my phone's language?
- No. Only Instagram's language changes; the rest of the system keeps its language.
- Do I need to restart the app?
- No. The new language applies immediately as soon as you select it.
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