Environment variables not working (Next.JS 9.4.4)

if you are using latest version of nextJs ( above 9 )

then follow these steps :

1. Create a .env.local file in the root of the project.

2. Add the prefix NEXT_PUBLIC_ to all of your environment variables.

eg: NEXT_PUBLIC_SOMETHING=12345

3. use them in any JS file like with prefix process.env

eg: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_SOMETHING