Start/notes.ini Parameters/iNotes_WA_DefaultLocale

iNotes_WA_DefaultLocale

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Parameter: iNotes_WA_DefaultLocale
Short description: Fallback language of the iNotes / Verse UI when the browser does not provide a matching Accept-Language or the user has no personal language preference.

Profile

Parameter
iNotes_WA_DefaultLocale
Category
HTTP / Web
Component
Server
Available since
10.0
Supported versions
10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5, 14.5.1
GUI equivalent
Configuration document
Possible values
BCP-47 locale, e.g. de-DE, en-US, fr-FR

Description

iNotes / Verse normally picks the UI language from the browser's Accept-Language header or from the personal mail file settings. For kiosk / self-service scenarios or browsers without a clear language preference, this is often unreliable – users end up on an English UI even though German is expected. iNotes_WA_DefaultLocale=de-DE sets a server-wide fallback language that takes effect whenever no better hint is available.

Example configuration

iNotes_WA_DefaultLocale=de-DE

Notes & pitfalls

  • Acts only as a fallback – explicit browser or profile settings take precedence.
  • The matching iNotes / Verse language packs must be installed on the server for the chosen language.
  • Takes effect after tell http restart.
  • Pairs well with a browser locale default policy in the image build (Edge / Chrome / Firefox).
  • Format: BCP-47 (de-DE, not de_DE).