# Back-end translation

HBook includes back-end translation files for many languages. To see an updated full list of available translations, please check [here](https://maestrel.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/34734439/Is+HBook+available+in+different+languages+Do+you+include+translation+files) in our knowledge base.

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## HBook admin language

You will find a setting "HBook admin language" in [HBook > Misc > Misc](../hbook-documentation/misc-settings.md#misc-misc). By default, it is set to “User language”, and you can set it to “English” if you prefer.

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## How to translate HBook admin in another language?

If your language is not available or if you wish to update the translations, you will need to create the translation files. HBook plugin follows the standards of WordPress internationalization.

Below are instructions on how to translate HBook with Poedit.

1. Download and install [Poedit](https://poedit.net/download)
2. Select “Create New Translation”

- If you wish to update a translation:
  - Open the correct .po file from wp-content/plugins/hbook/languages/admin-language-files folder
  - Translate the missing strings
  - Save to update both .po and .mo files
- If you create a new translation:
  - Open the .pot file
  - Click on “File > Save as” : choose the **wp-content/languages/plugins** folder and give the file hbook-admin- followed by your locale.  
For example, if you want to translate the plugin admin in Swedish, the file must be named hbook-admin-sv\_SE.po. The hbook-admin-sv\_SE.mo file will be created automatically on translation.
  - Translate the strings you will use on your website
  - Save again to update the .po and .mo files

If you wish to share your translations, please do not hesitate to [Contact Us](https://maestrel.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/3). This will be highly appreciated by your fellow citizens!