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When you first install WordPress<\/a> the Admin dashboard is in English, by default. However, you can easily change the language setting<\/strong> right from your Admin dashboard. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n

Are you ready to unleash the full power of WordPress? Be sure to check out the many features WordPress Hosting<\/a> by InMotion Hosting includes and host your customized website in an environment developed for optimal performance.<\/div>\n

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Changing your WordPress Dashboard Language<\/h2>\n
Important!<\/strong> These steps will only change the language of your WordPress dashboard. It will not translate your website into another language.<\/div>\n
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  1. Log into the WordPress dashboard<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Click Settings<\/strong> in the navigation<\/em> menu, then click General<\/strong>.
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    \n\"WordPress
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    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  3. Click the drop-down<\/em> menu next to Site Language<\/strong>, and choose your preferred language.
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    \n\"Site
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  4. Click Save Changes<\/strong>. At this point you will see the website displayed in the language you selected. Here are some examples: Espanol:<\/strong>
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    \n\"Change
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    <\/div>\n

    Tagalog:<\/strong>
    \n
    \n\"Change
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    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Congratulations, now you can change your WordPress dashboard language<\/strong>! Are you interested in unleashing the power of WordPress? Our managed platform for WordPress is fine-tuned to deliver superior performance, security, and provide best-in-class hosting. Be sure to check out our optimized WordPress hosting<\/a> plans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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