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| title: Env Loading Disabled | |
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| ## Why This Error Occurred | |
| In your project you have `dotenv` listed as a `dependency` or a `devDependency` which opts-out of Next.js' automatic loading to prevent creating a conflict with any existing `dotenv` behavior in your project. | |
| This is also disabled if a `package.json` isn't able to found in your project somehow. | |
| ## Possible Ways to Fix It | |
| Update to the latest version of Next.js (>= v9.4.1) where this support is enabled regardless of `dotenv` being installed. | |
| Remove `dotenv` from your `devDependencies` or `dependencies` and allow Next.js to load your `dotenv` files for you. | |
| ## Useful Links | |
| - [dotenv](https://npmjs.com/package/dotenv) | |
| - [dotenv-expand](https://npmjs.com/package/dotenv-expand) | |
| - [Environment Variables](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environment_variable) | |
| - [Next.js Environment Variables Docs](/docs/pages/guides/environment-variables) | |