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YouTube – official site and how to change language and country (guide)

YouTube is at youtube.com and in the official YouTube app. You can change the interface language and the country for content in the settings.

Tachlis is not affiliated with YouTube. This is an independent guide. Tachlis never asks for your password.

Go to the official YouTube website →

Step by step

  1. Open youtube.com in your browser.
  2. Click your profile picture, or the three-dot menu if you are not signed in.
  3. Choose Language to change the language of the interface.
  4. Choose Location to change the country whose popular videos and recommendations you see.

If it does not work

In the mobile app, the language follows the language of your phone: change it in the phone settings.
Videos do not play: update the app or the browser, check your connection and try a lower video quality.

Official help

Checked on 28 October 2026.

Questions and answers

Is YouTube free?

Yes, YouTube is free with ads. YouTube Premium is an optional paid subscription without ads.

Is this the official YouTube website?

No. Tachlis is an independent guide. Sign in only on the official website or app, and never enter your password on a page you reached through a link in a message.