While browsing the internet, you may have encountered the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error when trying to access a website. This error means that your browser encountered too many redirects while trying to access a website and therefore terminated the connection. In this article, we will examine in detail what the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error is, why it occurs, and how you can solve it.
This error occurs when your browser enters an infinite redirection loop while trying to access a website. Normally, to access a website, your browser sends a request to a URL (the website address). The website establishes the connection by sending a response to your browser.
However, in some cases, the website may redirect your browser to a different URL. This redirection can be due to various reasons, such as the website moving or providing access to content located at a different URL.
However, if a website constantly redirects your browser to different URLs and these redirections create a loop, you encounter the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error.
There can be various reasons for this error to occur. Some of the most common reasons are:
You can try the following steps to resolve this error:
Make sure the URL you are trying to access is correct and complete. In some cases, the URL you typed may be wrong, in which case you may enter a loop. Although it seems like an easy and simple solution, sometimes errors can originate from very simple areas. If you are sure the URL address is correct, you can check the other alternatives.
One of the most common causes of this error is old or corrupt data stored in your browser's cache or cookies. To clear this data, go to your browser's settings and delete browsing data, cookies, and other site data. When doing this, you can select a specific time range or clear all data. After clearing browser data, revisit the website and check if the error persists.
If clearing browser data did not solve the problem, you need to check whether the plugins you use on your website are causing the error. Especially in WordPress, some plugins can change the website's URL address, HTTPS settings, or redirection rules, thus causing a redirection loop. In this case, you can find which one is causing the problem by disabling the plugins one by one. To disable plugins, log in to your WordPress admin panel and click on the Plugins menu. Then, turn off the plugins by clicking on the Deactivate link next to each plugin. After closing each plugin, refresh your website and check if the error is gone. Once you find the problematic plugin, remove or update it.
If plugins also didn't solve the problem, the next step is to check your .htaccess file. The .htaccess file is a configuration file that determines the server-side behavior of your website. In this file, you can define your website's URL structure, redirection rules, security settings, and other features. However, an incorrect change made in this file can cause your website to enter a redirection loop. In this case, you can see if the error is fixed by disabling the .htaccess file.
To disable the .htaccess file, access your website's main folder using an FTP client. In this folder, find the .htaccess file and rename it. For example, you can rename it as .htaccess.bak. After doing this, reload your website and check if the error is gone. If the error is gone, it means your .htaccess file is corrupted. In this case, you need to revert your .htaccess file to its default settings. You can find the default .htaccess file on the official WordPress site or in our articles on our website.
By proxy, we mean both VPN configurations and redirection systems like Cloudflare. To examine both:
If you are using a VPN, we recommend turning off your VPN settings and checking afterwards. Some private VPN servers may provide a redirection, presenting a block to you. Some private websites may also detect proxy IP addresses and provide a redirection to a different region for access.
If you are using a proxy service (like Cloudflare) for redirection purposes, it is important to check your configurations in this area. The area to be checked first should be SSL configurations in services like Cloudflare. Change your SSL configurations to different options and check your website after approximately 10 seconds. Confirm whether the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error has passed. If it has passed, there is no problem, but if it hasn't, remember to evaluate all alternatives. Despite all this, if you are still receiving the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error, you need to confirm whether there is a rule applied by your proxy service on your website.
Malware may be found on your computer or website. Due to this, you may also enter a redirection. First, check your personal device with a full scan. If malware is found, be sure to clean it immediately. After the cleaning process, restart your device and check whether your website opens. If this is not the solution, scan your website files in detail. There may be a redirection code within your files. Especially never use warez or null content. At least one antivirus is installed by default on many Hosting control panels. You can perform the scanning process using this software.
The ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error can be annoying, but you can solve the problem by trying the solutions in this article. If you couldn't find a solution despite all the configurations above, you may also have a problem directly related to your software. In this case, you can contact an expert or company in your software's field and request help with a solution.
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