# Translate YOUR Messages

You can setup automatic translation for any channel or Direct Message. Choose the language and desired [posting format](/features/automatic-translation/display-format.md), and then every message you send in that channel will automatically be translated and posted for all team members in that channel to see. No need copy-and-paste or click a button to share the translated text. A huge time-saver for teams that speak different languages. 

Here is a video showing Auto Translation setup: 

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/-b9LlTjoURE>" %}

{% embed url="<https://apps.mt-hacks.com/images/channel-settings-v3.png>" %}
Enable Automatic Translation
{% endembed %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/72oM6BhMlx2dlPuQYxgv" %}
[Display Format](/features/automatic-translation/display-format.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.translate.technology/features/automatic-translation/translate-your-messages.md?ask=<question>
```

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