ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS

How to Fix “ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS”

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ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS means the page kept redirecting in an endless loop — Chrome stopped after too many to prevent an infinite loop. This is almost always caused by incorrect website configuration, bad cookies, or an SSL misconfiguration.

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What Causes the “ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS” Error?

Web servers use HTTP redirects to send browsers from one URL to another (e.g. from HTTP to HTTPS, or from www to non-www). A redirect loop happens when Page A redirects to Page B which redirects back to Page A — creating an infinite cycle. Chrome stops after a certain number of redirects and shows this error. Common causes include: a website misconfiguration (often WordPress HTTPS settings), corrupted browser cookies for that site, a CDN or proxy incorrectly configured to redirect, an SSL certificate issue forcing redirect loops, or a CMS plugin conflict.

How to Fix It — 5 Methods

1 Clear cookies for the specific site ▶

This is the most common fix and works in most cases.

  1. Press F12 to open Developer Tools
  2. Go to Application → Cookies
  3. Right-click the site → Clear
  4. Reload the page

Or: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies → filter by the site's domain

2 Open the site in Incognito mode ▶
  1. Press Ctrl+Shift+N to open Incognito
  2. Try loading the site
  3. If it works in Incognito, the problem is browser cookies or an extension in your normal session
3 Disable browser extensions ▶
  1. Go to chrome://extensions/
  2. Disable all extensions
  3. Try loading the site
  4. If it works, re-enable extensions one by one to find the culprit
4 Check for WordPress HTTPS configuration issues ▶

If this is a WordPress site you manage, check your wp-config.php for conflicting HTTPS settings.

  1. Open wp-config.php
  2. Look for FORCE_SSL_ADMIN or WP_HOME / WP_SITEURL settings
  3. Make sure both WP_HOME and WP_SITEURL start with https:// if your site uses SSL
  4. Check your .htaccess for conflicting redirect rules
5 Check your CDN or Cloudflare SSL settings ▶

If your site uses Cloudflare, a common cause of redirect loops is Cloudflare SSL set to "Flexible" while your server also forces HTTPS.

  1. Log in to Cloudflare
  2. Go to SSL/TLS → Overview
  3. Change from "Flexible" to "Full" or "Full (Strict)"
  4. Wait a few minutes and try again
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS my fault or the website's fault?
Usually the website's fault due to misconfiguration. However corrupted cookies on your browser can also trigger this — clearing cookies for the site often fixes it even if the site itself is configured correctly.
Why does ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS happen after installing an SSL certificate?
Installing SSL incorrectly often creates redirect loops — for example when Cloudflare Flexible SSL is used alongside server-side HTTPS forcing. Both redirect HTTP to HTTPS and each triggers the other.
Can a VPN fix ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS?
Rarely. This error is almost always caused by website or browser configuration, not your network. Clearing cookies is the best first step.

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Last updated: March 30, 2026 • Report an error

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