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

# Change the portal language

> Switch the Atlas Merchant Portal interface between English and Chinese.

## What this does

The language switcher changes all interface text in the Atlas Merchant Portal — menus, buttons, labels, and page headings — to your selected language.

Your language preference is saved to your browser. It stays set even after you log out and log back in, as long as you use the same browser.

## Supported languages

| Language             | Label in menu |
| -------------------- | ------------- |
| English              | English       |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 中文            |

## How to switch languages

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap your email address or avatar in the top-right corner.">
    The account menu opens with options for Profile, Language, Reload app, and Log out.

    <Frame caption="Account menu showing the Language option with an expand arrow">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/atlaskitchen/dJvdZrohVaEQiSWO/images/merchant-portal/language-switcher/language-menu-expanded.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=dJvdZrohVaEQiSWO&q=85&s=92e293fda598b030fbffaefd8b3b4d55" alt="Account dropdown menu in the top-right corner showing Profile, Language with a chevron arrow, Reload app, and Log out options. Language is expanded showing English with a checkmark and 中文 as options." width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/merchant-portal/language-switcher/language-menu-expanded.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap &#x22;Language&#x22;.">
    The menu expands to show the available languages. The current language has a checkmark next to it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap your preferred language.">
    The change is instant — the entire interface switches to your selected language.

    <Frame caption="Portal interface after switching to Chinese">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/atlaskitchen/dJvdZrohVaEQiSWO/images/merchant-portal/language-switcher/portal-in-chinese.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=dJvdZrohVaEQiSWO&q=85&s=d8ddad52ef9ed9ec140aa5fb4fdcb159" alt="Atlas Merchant Portal orders page displayed entirely in Chinese, with navigation tabs, column headers, and buttons all translated. Order IDs and customer data remain unchanged." width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/merchant-portal/language-switcher/portal-in-chinese.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What changes and what doesn't

**Changes with the language switcher:**

* Sidebar menu and navigation labels
* Button text and form labels
* Page headings, column headers, and tab names
* Filter labels and status badges

**Does not change:**

* **Your own data** — product names, category names, outlet names, and customer details stay as entered.
* **Order data** — order IDs, addresses, and contact information are not translated.
* **Help centre** — the documentation site is in English only.

## What should happen

* The portal interface switches to your selected language immediately.
* Your preference persists across sessions in the same browser.
* All navigation, buttons, and system labels display in the selected language.

## If it doesn't work

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Language option not visible in account menu">
    * Tap your email or avatar in the top-right corner to open the account menu.
    * Look for **Language** in the dropdown list — it has a chevron (arrow) indicating a submenu.
    * If you don't see it, your merchant account may not have multiple languages enabled. Contact support.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Some text still appears in the old language">
    * Product names, category names, and other merchant-entered data are not translated — this is expected.
    * If system labels (buttons, menus) are still in the old language, try a hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R or Cmd+Shift+R).
    * Clear your browser cache if the issue persists.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Language resets after logging in again">
    * Your preference is stored in the browser. If you switch browsers or clear browser data, the preference resets to English.
    * Use the same browser to keep your language preference.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

If the issue persists, contact support at [hello@atlas.kitchen](mailto:hello@atlas.kitchen).

## Next steps

* [Get started with Atlas](/get-started/onboarding) — set up your account and outlets.
* [View your orders](/merchant-portal/admin-orders) — manage incoming orders from the portal.