Next.js · Middle · Question 68 of 75

What does `export const maxDuration = 60` do in a page or Route Handler?

✓Correct answer: Sets the maximum execution time (in seconds) for that route's server function on platforms that support it
2Caches the route for 60 seconds
3Delays the response by 60 seconds

Explanation

It's a route segment config read by deployment platforms. Server Actions inherit it from the page that uses them.

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