Default language

Fallback language when there is no cookie and detection does not match an enabled locale.

Settingdefault_language

Default language

Fallback language for visitors when no language cookie is set and auto-detection does not match an enabled language.

Where to find it

Admin → Settings → Settings (first tab) → Languages → Default language

Setting key: default_language

How it works

Must stay inside Enabled languages. The site uses this when it does not know what the visitor prefers.

Common problems

Cannot disable a language

You cannot uncheck the current default. Pick another default first, then disable the old one.

Everyone sees the wrong language

Detection may be Off, or Enabled languages is too narrow. Check Language detection.

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