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request

Use aj.protect(request) in a Next.js handler to run Arcjet rules. Check the returned decision and reject denied requests.

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Syntax

const decision = await aj.protect(request);

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Source: Arcjet Next.js SDK reference | Arcjet Docs. Checked 2026-11-03.