How to add and manage languages in Transcy
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.
I. Add languages to your store
Step-by-step language addition process
Understanding language types
II. Managing languages on your storefront
Publishing and configuring language settings
Customizing language appearance
Adding a new language to your Transcy-powered store is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started:
Navigate to Markets section: Click on Markets in your Transcy dashboard
Select your target market: Choose the specific market where you want to add the language
Access language options: Tap the Add languages button
Choose your language: Select your desired language from the available options
Apply to multiple markets (optional): If you want to use this language across all your markets, select Add to all markets
Important note about language types: When you add a language, it's automatically set as Non-editable by default. However, only Editable languages can be fully configured with Shopify Markets. We'll show you how to switch between these types in the management section below.
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.
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 → Language tab
You'll see all your added target languages listed here
Turn ON the toggle button next to each language you want to publish
Your published languages will now be visible on your storefront
Switching language types:
In the same Language tab, you can easily switch between Non-editable and Editable language types
Simply click on the language type indicator to make the change
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
Special consideration: 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.
Make your language selector truly yours by customizing how each language appears to your customers:
Customization steps:
Hover over your target language in the language list
Click the Pencil (edit) button when it appears
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
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
Step-by-step language addition process
Understanding language types
II. Managing languages on your storefront
Publishing and configuring language settings
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:
Navigate to Markets section: Click on Markets in your Transcy dashboard
Select your target market: Choose the specific market where you want to add the language
Access language options: Tap the Add languages button
Choose your language: Select your desired language from the available options
Apply to multiple markets (optional): If you want to use this language across all your markets, select Add to all markets
Important note about language types: When you add a language, it's automatically set as Non-editable by default. However, only Editable languages can be fully configured with Shopify Markets. We'll show you how to switch between these types in the management section below.
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. Managing languages on your storefront
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 → Language tab
You'll see all your added target languages listed here
Turn ON the toggle button next to each language you want to publish
Your published languages will now be visible on your storefront
Switching language types:
In the same Language tab, you can easily switch between Non-editable and Editable language types
Simply click on the language type indicator to make the change
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
Special consideration: 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:
Hover over your target language in the language list
Click the Pencil (edit) button when it appears
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: 22/05/2025
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