(The highest file-based priority for production) .env.production (General production settings) .env.local (Local overrides for all environments) .env (The default/fallback) When Should You Use It? 1. Debugging "Production-Only" Bugs
Use it to simulate production constraints (like SSL requirements or minified asset paths) while still working on your local machine. .env.local.production
The .env.local.production file is your "last word" in configuration. It allows you to override production settings with local-only values, making it an essential tool for secret management and final-stage debugging. (The highest file-based priority for production)