How to switch the interface language back to english? (Yes again)

[Abdel]

• Jira v7.12.3
• Installed locally on Debian Jessie

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Yes, I know that this question has been asked many times, since 2011!!!

We are in 2018 and there is no clear answers.

I'll try to state it clearly:

- How can I switch the interface language back to english, after installing JIRA in different language (French inmy case)?

I have changed the settings, but no success.

I've tried to backup (through XML) my database and successfully reinstall JIRA in English, but when restoring the databse (XML file), the interface went back to French!!!

[JP _AC Bielefeld Leader_ · Accepted solution]

What is the language setting of the logged in user / admin in his profile?

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

I think there's plenty of clear answers.  Change it back in the general settings.

Jan-Peter is rightly pointing out that if you have ever chosen a different language in your profile, you will not be using the default language any more, you will always use your currently selected one.  So changing the default will not change your display.

[Abdel]

Thanks guys for your replies.

It is french.

Knowing that I've reinstalled the software in English, but it automatically set back to French after importing the previous database.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

The language settings are in the database.  So when you import the old data, you get that setting back.

The language the software is installed in is not relevant, all it does is set the default value in a new database.

[Abdel]

Ok, so if I understood well, whatever the language of the installation, you'll get the language of the imported database and no way to switch to English?

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If it was able to switch the language to the one of the imported database, why not make it a feature to switch between languages?

I am trying to make a case for a feature request.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

Yes, because the language setting is in the database.

After you import from an old database, all you have to do is change the default again.  I don't think there's much case for a feature here - you import, spot the language is wrong, change it.  Setup checks and updates are a natural part of any migration or merge.  If you put in a flag to ask what language to change on import, there's another 5,000 settings I would want to ask about...

[Abdel]

Sorry to restate the question again Nic,

In my case (knowing my parameters above), is it possible to switch the interface language to English?

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

Again, change it back in the general settings.  Assuming you mean the global selection.  For your selection, do it in your profile.

[JP _AC Bielefeld Leader_]

It's not that difficult:

1. Click on your profile picture & select "Profile" (First menu item)

You'll get something like this:

2. Click the "Edit" icon to the right & you'll get:

3. Select you language & DON'T forget to click "Update" at the bottom.

4. Reload the page & voila: All set to the language you like

[Abdel]

Thanks @Nic Brough -Adaptavist- &@JP _AC Bielefeld Leader_,

@JP _AC Bielefeld Leader_ , your answer can't be anymore clear!! Appreciate it.