Troubleshooting: Create React App not detecting .env files

If you are having trouble with Create React App not detecting your .env files, there are a few things you can try to resolve the issue.

1. Check File Naming and Location

Ensure that your .env file is named correctly and is located in the root directory of your project. The file should be named .env and not .env.local or any other variation.

2. Restart Your Server

If you have made changes to your .env file and it is still not being detected, try restarting your development server. This can be done by stopping the server in your terminal and running the command npm start again.

3. Clear Cache

Clearing the cache can sometimes resolve issues with Create React App not detecting .env files. To do this, run the command npm start --reset-cache in your terminal.

4. Check Environment Variables

Double-check that the environment variables in your .env file are spelled correctly and match the names used in your code. This can be a common cause of issues with Create React App not detecting .env files.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to resolve any issues with Create React App not detecting your .env files.