diff --git a/docs/configuration/system.md b/docs/configuration/system.md
index d0814bca6c..9cd2aacb1c 100644
--- a/docs/configuration/system.md
+++ b/docs/configuration/system.md
@@ -198,3 +198,11 @@ If `STORAGE_BACKEND` is not defined, this setting will be ignored.
 Default: UTC
 
 The time zone NetBox will use when dealing with dates and times. It is recommended to use UTC time unless you have a specific need to use a local time zone. Please see the [list of available time zones](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tz_database_time_zones).
+
+---
+
+## USE_I18N
+
+Default: True
+
+[Django setting](https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/stable/ref/settings/#std-setting-USE_I18N) which provides a way to turn translation system off and make NetBox English-based for all users.
diff --git a/netbox/netbox/settings.py b/netbox/netbox/settings.py
index b991c50293..acec2efcb9 100644
--- a/netbox/netbox/settings.py
+++ b/netbox/netbox/settings.py
@@ -156,6 +156,7 @@
 STORAGE_BACKEND = getattr(configuration, 'STORAGE_BACKEND', None)
 STORAGE_CONFIG = getattr(configuration, 'STORAGE_CONFIG', {})
 TIME_ZONE = getattr(configuration, 'TIME_ZONE', 'UTC')
+USE_I18N = getattr(configuration, 'USE_I18N', True)
 
 # Load any dynamic configuration parameters which have been hard-coded in the configuration file
 for param in CONFIG_PARAMS: