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# 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.*

## Table of Contents

[I. Add languages to your store](#2-i-add-languages-to-your-store)

1. [Step-by-step language addition process](#3-1-step-by-step-language-addition-process) 
2. [Understanding language types](#3-2-understanding-language-types)

[II. Manage languages](#2-ii-manage-languages)

1. [Publishing and configuring language settings](#3-1-publishing-and-configuring-language-settings)
2. [Customizing language appearance](#3-2-customizing-language-appearance)

## I. Add languages to your store

### 1. Step-by-step language addition process

Adding a new language to your **Transcy**-powered store is straightforward, follow these steps to get started:

→ Click "**Market management" in your Transcy**
→ 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

![Add language interface](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/5/1/b/351b76ece3eb1400/screenshot2_1pdou6c.png)

|| When you add a language, it's automatically set as Non-editable by default.

|| Please note: If multiple markets share the same domain setting as the Primary market/domain, any language you add to one market will automatically be added to all other markets using that domain.

### 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.

|| Paid plans offer two language types: Non-editable and Editable languages. Only Editable languages appearing in the "Content Translation" interface

## 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 "**Market management"** 
→ On the bottom, click on "**Languages**"
→ You'll see all your added **target languages** listed
→ **Turn ON** the toggle button next to each language you want to publish

![Publish interface language](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/5/1/b/351b76ece3eb1400/screenshot7_160pgxe.png)

**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**


![Transcy - Enable translation edits option](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/5/1/b/351b76ece3eb1400/screenshot6_1py00px.png)

**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

|| If you want to unpublish or remove a language that's set as the default language for some markets, you'll need to make this change directly in your Shopify Markets settings first.

### 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

![Language format](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/5/1/b/351b76ece3eb1400/format_1d2w636.png)

For more details, kindly prefer to this [How to Edit Language Names and Flags on Your Language Switcher](https://help.transcy.io/en/article/how-to-edit-language-names-and-flags-on-your-language-switcher-103krkd/) 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