How to Fix ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS on Your WordPress Site

The <code>ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS</code> error on a WordPress site indicates that the website is caught in an infinite redirection loop. This issue may result from misconfigured redirection rules, incorrect WordPress settings, or problematic plugins. Here’s how to troubleshoot and fix it:

1. Clear Your Browser Cookies and Cache

Start with the simplest solution. Clear your browser’s cookies and cache since outdated or corrupted data may cause the error.

2. Check Your URL Settings

Ensure your WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) are correct:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Go to Settings > General.
3. Check the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) fields. Ensure they match your site’s protocol (http or https).

3. Plugin Conflict

A plugin might cause redirection issues. To check:

1. Access your site via FTP or your hosting’s File Manager.
2. Navigate to the wp-content folder and rename the plugins folder to plugins_old.
3. If your site loads without the error, a plugin is causing the issue.
4. Rename the folder back to plugins and deactivate each plugin one by one to identify the culprit.

4. Check Your .htaccess File

Your .htaccess file might have incorrect rewrite rules. Reset it:

1. Access your site via FTP or File Manager.
2. Rename the .htaccess file to .htaccess_old.
3. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings > Permalinks, and click Save Changes. This will regenerate a new .htaccess file.

5. Check for SSL Issues

If you’ve recently moved to SSL (HTTPS), ensure everything is set up correctly:

1. Ensure your SSL certificate is properly installed and active.
2. Use a plugin like Really Simple SSL to configure HTTPS properly.

6. Contact Your Hosting Provider

If none of these steps work, contact your hosting provider for assistance. They might identify server-level issues causing the redirects.

Conclusion

Following these steps should resolve the <code>ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS</code> error on your WordPress site. Always back up your site before making significant changes to avoid data loss.

What is the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS Error?

The <code>ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS</code> error occurs when something causes your website to enter an infinite redirection loop. Essentially, the site is stuck in a cycle of redirects (e.g., URL 1 redirects to URL 2, which redirects back to URL 1). This issue rarely resolves itself and typically requires action to fix.

Google Chrome: This error appears as <strong>ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS</strong> or “This webpage has a redirect loop problem.”

Mozilla Firefox: This error will show as <strong>The page isn’t redirecting properly</strong>.

Microsoft Edge: It will simply display: <strong>Hmmm… can’t reach this page</strong>.

Here are some things to try (sorted by most common reasons):

• Delete cookies on that specific site
• Clear WordPress, server, proxy, and browser cache
• Determine the nature of the redirect loop
• Check your HTTPS settings
• Check third-party services
• Check your WordPress site settings
• Temporarily disable WordPress plugins
• Check redirects on your server

Delete Cookies on That Specific Site

Both Google and Mozilla recommend clearing cookies to resolve <code>ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS</code>. Deleting cookies for the affected site can prevent faulty data from causing issues.

Clear Server, Proxy, and Browser Cache

Since redirect loops can be cached, clear the cache on your WordPress site, server, third-party proxy services, and browser.

Check Your HTTPS Settings

Ensure your SSL certificate is installed and active, and avoid forcing HTTPS without one. You can also use an SSL check tool to verify your configuration.

Temporarily Disable WordPress Plugins

Disable all plugins to test if one is causing the error. If the issue is resolved, reactivate each plugin one by one to identify the culprit.

Check Redirects on Your Server

Make sure there are no faulty redirects set up on your server, especially in the .htaccess or server config files.

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