How to Add and Manage Language
Expanding your store to serve customers worldwide starts with adding the right languages to your Transcy setup. Whether you're targeting Spanish-speaking customers in Latin America or French speakers in Europe, having multiple languages properly configured is essential for creating an authentic, localized shopping experience.
This step-by-step guide will walk you through adding new languages to your store and managing them effectively, ensuring your international customers feel right at home when browsing your products.
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I. Add languages to your store
I. Add languages to your store
1. Step-by-step language addition process
Adding a new language to your Transcy-powered store is straightforward. We have 2 options for you to doing that's, follow these steps to get started:
→ Click "Markets" in your Transcy dashboard
→ On the bottom, click on "Languages"
→ Click the "Add languages" button on the top right corner
→ Select your desired language
→ Apply to multiple domain (optional): Choose your domain you want to assign
2. Understanding language types
Transcy offers two language configuration types:
- Non-editable language: Basic language display with limited customization options
- Editable language: Full integration with Shopify Markets, allowing comprehensive customization and management
If you need Editable language functionality but it's not available in your current plan, consider upgrading to access these advanced features.
II. Manage languages
1. Publishing and configuring language settings
Once you've added languages, you'll need to publish and configure them to make them visible to your customers:
Publishing your languages:
→ Go to "Markets"
→ On the bottom, click on "Languages"
→ You'll see all your added target languages listed
→ Click "Three dot"
→ Turn ON the toggle button next to each language you want to publish
Switching language types:
→ In the "Languages" tab, you can easily switch between Non-editable language and Editable language types
→ Click "Three dot"
→ Simply click on the language you want to make the change
→ "Disable translation edits" to became Non-editable language
→ "Enable translation edits" to became Editable language
Bulk management options: You can efficiently manage multiple languages at once by:
- Bulk selecting multiple languages using the checkboxes
- Accessing the action menu to perform operations like Enable/Disable or Remove
- Individual management by clicking on specific languages for targeted actions
2. Customizing language appearance
Make your language selector truly yours by customizing how each language appears to your customers:
Customization steps:
→ Go to "Markets"
→ On the bottom, click on "Languages"
→ Hover over your target language in the language list
→ Click "Three dot" when it appears
→ Choose "Edit format"
→ Customize the following elements:
- Language name: The English display name
- Short name: Abbreviated version (e.g., "EN" for English)
- Native name: How the language appears in its own script (e.g., "Español" for Spanish)
- Flag icon: Choose the appropriate flag representation
For more details, kindly prefer to this How to Edit Language Names and Flags on Your Language Switcher to learn more
Example customization: For Spanish targeting Mexican customers:
- Language name: "Spanish (Mexico)"
- Short name: "ES-MX"
- Native name: "Español (México)"
- Flag: Mexican flag
These customizations help create a more authentic and localized experience for your international customers.
Ready to go global with multiple languages?
Adding and managing languages in Transcy is just the beginning of your international expansion journey. With proper language setup, you're creating pathways for customers worldwide to connect with your brand in their preferred language.
Remember, each language you add is an opportunity to build trust and rapport with new customer segments. Take time to customize the appearance and ensure everything displays correctly before launching to your international audience.
If you need further guidance or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team through LiveChat in your app or email us at support@transcy.io
Updated on: 11/08/2025
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