> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sonarsource.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sonarsource.com/sonarqube-server/2025.3/project-administration/changing-quality-gate.md).

# Changing quality profiles

The instance’s default quality profile for each language is applied by default to your project. As a project administrator, you can apply other standards to your project. See [Understanding quality profiles](/sonarqube-server/2025.3/quality-standards-administration/managing-quality-profiles/understanding-quality-profiles.md) for more information.

Proceed as follows:

1. Retrieve your project. See [Retrieving projects](/sonarqube-server/2025.3/user-guide/viewing-projects/retrieving-projects.md) for more details.
2. Select **Project Settings > Quality Profiles**.
3. In the **Actions** column of the language you want to configure, select the pen icon. If the language is not listed, select **Add language**.
4. Select **Always use a specific Quality Profile**, and select the quality profile in the list.
5. Select **Save**.


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