Safari browser: how to change language

The language in Apple's own Safari browser can only be changed indirectly. You have to adjust the language settings for the entire system. We show how it works.

Safari on Mac: how to change language

There is no option in Safari to customize the language. Instead, the browser adopts the language settings of the operating system. If necessary, you can change the language on your Mac.

1. First, open System Preferences on your Mac. This works, for example, by clicking on the Apple logo in the top left> "System Settings ...".
2. Select "Language & Region".
3. In the "Preferred languages" field, go to the plus symbol and add the language in which you want to use Safari.
4. You will then see a query asking whether you want to use the selected language as the primary language. Go to the blue button "... use" here.
5. To apply the primary language to the entire system, you now need to restart your Mac.
6. If you open Safari after restarting, the language has been changed.

Customize language in Safari on iPhone

On iOS devices like the iPhone or iPad, you also have to adjust the system language to use Safari in another language.

1. To do this, go to the system settings.
2. Go to "General"> "Language and Region".
3. Tap on "iPhone / iPad languages" at the top and select the desired language from the list.
4. Go to "Done" at the top right and confirm the query.
5. After a short wait, your iOS device has switched to the new language and you can also use Safari in this language.

You will get the best tips on how to set up the Safari browser in the next practical tip.