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title: Understanding "API Routes in Static Export" Warning in Next.js
description: This document explains the "API Routes in Static Export" warning in Next.js and offers steps to resolve it.
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## Why This Warning Occurred

The "API Routes in Static Export" warning is typically raised when an `exportPathMap` path is matched to an API route while trying to statically export a Next.js application via the `next export` command. This command disables API routes as it is designed for a static-only setup.

Running `next export` is not necessary to make your application static. Pages in your application that do not have server-side data dependencies will be automatically statically optimized when you run `next build`. This includes pages powered by `getStaticProps`.

## Possible Ways to Fix It

To resolve this issue, you have two main options:

1. Use the `next build` command instead of `next export` if you're deploying your application on platforms that don't require `next export`. For example, [Vercel](https://vercel.com) is a popular hosting platform for Next.js applications that supports this feature.
2. If you still need to use `next export`, make sure to remove any paths that use API routes from your `exportPathMap` in your `next.config.js` file.
3. Consider [incrementally adopting the App Router](/docs/app/building-your-application/upgrading/app-router-migration), which supportes [Route Handlers](/docs/app/building-your-application/routing/route-handlers). These "API Routes" can be used to create endpoints that can be statically exported in your application.

## Useful Links

- [Static HTML export](/docs/pages/building-your-application/deploying/static-exports) - Learn more about how you can create a static HTML export of your Next.js application.
- [Route Handlers](/docs/app/building-your-application/routing/route-handlers) - Learn more about how you can use Route Handlers to create endpoints that can be statically exported in your application.
