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Set the default language for a domain

A domain’s default language setting automatically applies to any mailboxes created within that domain, unless you specify a different language for a particular mailbox. Any company- or domain-level administrator can change the default language setting for a domain.

Setting the default language via the Control Panel

To set the default language

1. In the Email section of the Control Panel, click the Email Domains tab.

2. In the Quick filter text box, enter all or part of the domain name for which you want to search, and then click Search.

3. Click the domain you want to edit, and then click the Settings tab.

4. In the Defaults For New Users section, click Edit.

5. From the Language drop-down list, choose the language you want to apply to new users in the domain.

6. Click Save.

Setting the default language via the MAC

To set the default language

1. Log in to the Mail Administration Console (MAC).
For more information, see "What is the MAC?"

2. Navigate to the domain that you want to modify.
See “Searching in the Mail Administration Console (MAC)”.

3. In the Defaults For New Users section, from the Language drop-down list, choose the default language for this domain.

4. Click Update.

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