Change the Default Language for the Entire Wiki
Version 1.5 by Eleni Cojocariu on 2025/11/21 21:34
Steps
To change the default language for the entire Wiki:
- Administer the Wiki.
- Select "Content", and then select "Localization" from the dropdown.
- Select from the dropdown the new default language for the Wiki. This setting controls which language is used by default when new Pages are created.

- Click "Save" to apply the changes, or simply leave the "Administration: Localization" Page to discard them.
FAQ
What if I want to use a language with characters not covered by ISO-8859-1?
You will need to adjust the encoding of your XWiki setup as described in the Encodings Page. This ensures that all characters display correctly.