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Fix PrismaClientInitializationError
in Prisma
✅ Solution
PrismaClientInitializationError usually stems from connection issues to your database or misconfiguration, often due to an incorrect or missing DATABASE_URL environment variable. To fix it, ensure your DATABASE_URL is correctly set in your environment and that your database server is running and accessible from your application. Double-check your Prisma schema for accuracy and consider using `npx prisma migrate dev` to ensure schema and database are in sync.
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Timeline
First reported:Oct 3, 2025
Last reported:Nov 13, 2025