How to add static or dynamic metadata to a NextJS page

The following post explains how to add static or asynchronous metadata to pages within the app router of a NextJS project.

If you are not familiar with the NextJS app router, consult the link below.

If you wish to read the official documentation on adding metadata, consult the link below.

To add static metadata, follow the example in the NextJS documentation.

For dynamic metadata, add the generateMetadata function at the top of your page.tsx file.

Make sure that it:

• Is asynchronous.
• Is exported.
• Returns a Promise<Metadata>, where Metadata is imported as follows: import type { Metadata } from 'next';

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