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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/building-your-application/configuring/environment-variables)