Changing SQL Server Default Language

If you needed to change the default language of a SQL Server login you can do so by using sp_defaultlanguage command.

First determine the current default language by using the @@language variable as follows.

1. SELECT @@language

Then choose the language you want to change to from the available languages. You can find the available languages by the following command.

1. EXEC sys.sp_helplanguage

After selecting the language wanted to change, run the following command to change the default language, I am changing it to British using the following command.

1. DECLARE @Login NVARCHAR(30)
2. SET @Login = SYSTEM_USER
3. EXEC sp_defaultlanguage @Login, 'British'

Run the @@language to see whether the default language is changed as you wanted. Do not forget to use a new query window to see the changes.

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