How to Fix “Too Many Redirects” Error (ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS) Print

The “Too Many Redirects” error occurs when your website enters an infinite redirect loop

Common Causes

• Incorrect HTTPS redirect rules
• Conflicting WordPress plugins
• Wrong site URL settings
• Cloudflare SSL misconfiguration

Step-by-Step Fix

Step 1: Clear Browser Cookies

Old cookies can preserve broken redirect sessions.

Step 2: Check WordPress URL Settings

Go to:

Settings → General

Ensure both URLs match:

https://yourdomain.com

Step 3: Check .htaccess Rules

Incorrect rewrite rules often cause loops.

Default WordPress .htaccess:

# BEGIN WordPress
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
# END WordPress

Step 4: Review Cloudflare SSL Mode

If using Cloudflare:

• Use Full SSL
• Avoid Flexible SSL with forced HTTPS

Pro Tip

Never force HTTPS from multiple locations simultaneously (plugin + .htaccess + Cloudflare).