Available Settings
| Setting | What It Controls |
|---|---|
| Language | Interface text, buttons, and messages |
| Timezone | How times are displayed to you |
Changing Your Language
How to Change
- Click your profile avatar → Edit Profile
- Scroll to the Location and language section
- Find the Language dropdown
- Select your preferred language
- Save your changes
What Changes
When you change your language:- Interface text (buttons, menus, labels) appears in your language
- System messages and notifications use your language
- Help content may be available in your language
User-generated content (track descriptions, comments, messages from other users) remains in the language it was written in—it’s not automatically translated.
Setting Your Timezone
Why Timezone Matters
Your timezone setting affects how times are displayed:- When tracks were uploaded
- Comment and message timestamps
- Notification times
- Beat request expiration times
How to Change
- Click your profile avatar → Edit Profile
- Scroll to the Location and language section
- Find the Timezone dropdown
- Select your local timezone
- Save your changes
Finding Your Timezone
Timezones are typically listed by:- Region (e.g., America, Europe, Asia)
- Major city (e.g., New York, London, Tokyo)
How Localization Works
Language Preference
BeatPass stores your language preference and uses it whenever you’re logged in. The system respects this setting for:- Email notifications (when available in your language)
- Interface display
- System-generated content
Timezone Display
Times are stored in a standard format and converted to your timezone for display. This means:- A track uploaded at 2 PM in New York shows as 7 PM for someone in London
- Everyone sees the same event, just adjusted for their local time
Available Languages
BeatPass supports multiple languages. The available options depend on the platform configuration and may include:- English
- Additional languages as added
Not all content may be fully translated in all languages. Some interface elements may appear in English if translations aren’t available.
Common Timezones
| Region | Common Timezones |
|---|---|
| North America | Eastern (New York), Central (Chicago), Mountain (Denver), Pacific (Los Angeles) |
| Europe | London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam |
| Asia | Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai |
| Australia | Sydney, Melbourne, Perth |
Troubleshooting
Times still look wrong after changing timezone
Times still look wrong after changing timezone
- Make sure you saved your changes
- Try logging out and back in
- Clear your browser cache
- Verify you selected the correct timezone (check if it matches your current local time)
My language isn't available
My language isn't available
BeatPass may not support all languages yet. If your preferred language isn’t available, the platform defaults to English. Check back later as new languages may be added.
Some text is still in English
Some text is still in English
Not all interface elements may be translated. User-generated content always appears in the language it was written. Only system text is affected by language settings.