How to Change the Language of Microsoft Phishing Simulation Training
Question details
The user wants to fully change the language of Microsoft Phishing Simulation Training, as some initial emails or training messages still appear in English instead of the selected language.
- Product
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Configuring language settings for localized Attack Simulation Training campaigns.
- Observed behavior
- Most training content displays in the selected language (e.g., German), but the initial simulated phishing email remains in English.
Ensure you have the necessary administrator permissions in Microsoft 365 Defender to modify Attack Simulation Training settings, payloads, and simulation automations.
Review Simulation Automations and Payload Settings
Check the simulation automations and specific payload settings to ensure the correct language is applied to all components of the phishing campaign.
In Microsoft Defender Attack Simulation Training, payloads and training modules are configured separately. If the initial phishing email remains in English while the rest of the content is in your preferred language, the payload language might not be properly aligned with the training language, or the specific payload may lack a translation.
Log in to the Microsoft 365 Defender portal and navigate to 'Email & collaboration', then select 'Attack simulation training'.
Go to the 'Automations' tab and review the specific simulation automation that is deploying the English emails.
Edit the simulation or automation to ensure the selected payload is available and explicitly configured for your target language (e.g., German).
Consult the official Microsoft simulation automation documentation to verify how the system handles language fallbacks when a localized version of a payload is unavailable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the first email in the Microsoft phishing simulation still in English?
This usually happens because the specific payload selected for the simulation does not have a translation available in your chosen language, causing the system to fall back to the default English version.
Can I create custom localized payloads in Microsoft Defender?
Yes, administrators can create custom payloads and manually draft the email content in their preferred language to ensure the initial phishing email matches the users' native language.
Does changing the Microsoft 365 admin portal language change the simulation language?
No, the language of the Attack Simulation Training emails and training modules is determined by the specific settings configured within the simulation campaign and the user's regional settings, not the administrator's portal language.
