---
title: No Head Element
url: "https://nextjs.org/docs/messages/no-head-element"
---
> Prevent usage of `` element.
## Why This Error Occurred
A `` element was used to include page-level metadata, but this can cause unexpected behavior in a Next.js application. Use Next.js' built-in `next/head` component instead.
## Possible Ways to Fix It
Import and use the ` ` component:
```jsx filename="pages/index.js"
import Head from 'next/head'
function Index() {
return (
<>