---
title: "Auto-Translate Messages"
slug: "auto-translate-messages"
description: "Configure auto-translation in Rocket Chat. Enable secure, multilingual communications and inclusive collaboration."
status: "update"
updated: 2026-07-14T20:00:22Z
published: 2026-07-14T21:24:35Z
canonical: "docs.rocket.chat/auto-translate-messages"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rocket.chat/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Auto-Translate Messages

Auto-Translate automatically translates messages in a room into each user’s selected language. This feature is useful for multilingual teams and global workspaces.

> [!WARNING]
> Before you begin:
> 
> Auto-Translate must be configured by a workspace administrator before users can enable it in rooms. To access Auto-Translate settings, go to **Manage → Workspace → Settings → Message → Auto-Translate.**

## Configure auto-translate

### Step 1: Enable Auto-Translate

Enable **Auto-Translate** to allow users with the `auto-translate` permission to use automatic message translation in rooms. Administrators can assign this permission in **Manage → Workspace →** [**Permissions**](/v1/docs/permissions)**.**

### Step 2: Auto-Translate for non-default language members

If enabled, users whose language preference differs from the workspace default will automatically receive translated messages when joining a room.

### Step 3: Select a translation service provider

Choose one of the supported providers and configure the required API credentials.

| Provider | Required Configuration | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **DeepL** | API Key | Free [DeepL API plans](https://developers.deepl.com/docs/getting-started/auth) are not supported. |
| **Google Translate** | Google Translate API Key | Requires a configured [Google Cloud project.](https://docs.cloud.google.com/translate/docs/setup) |
| **Microsoft Translator** | Microsoft Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key | Requires an [Azure Translator](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/how-to/create-translator-resource?tabs=foundry#get-your-authentication-keys-and-endpoint) resource. |
| **LibreTranslate** | - LibreTranslate API URL - API key (if required by the server) | Requires a reachable [LibreTranslate server](https://docs.libretranslate.com/), either self-hosted or managed-hosted. > [!NOTE] > Available since: Rocket.Chat 8.6.0. |

### Step 4: Configure the selected provider

After selecting a provider:

1. Scroll to the corresponding provider tab.
2. Enter the required configuration for that provider.
3. Save your changes.

Refer to the provider’s official documentation for key generation and setup instructions.

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# Enable auto-translate in a room

Once enabled by an administrator:

1. Open the room and click the kebab menu **(⋮)** in the room header.
2. Select **Auto-Translate**.
3. Enable **Automatic Translation**.
4. Choose your preferred language.

Messages you receive in that room will be automatically translated into your selected language.

> [!WARNING]
> Important notes:
> 
> - Translation preferences are user-specific. Your settings do not affect other users.
> - Each user receives translations based on their own selected language.
> - If you do not see the Auto-Translate option, contact your workspace administrator.

## For developers

Auto-Translate functionality is also available via the [Auto-Translate API](https://developer.rocket.chat/apidocs/auto-translate-api) endpoints.