How to change the language encoding for my SMF forum

You can change your language encoding from:

cPanel > Databases box > phpMyAdmin

On the left bar select the database of your SMF installation --> Edit table 'smf_settings' --> find the line below and change it to suit your language's encoding:

global_character_set UTF-8

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