How to Fix "ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS" in WordPress: Complete Troubleshooting
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Publisher ID: ca-pub-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (Configured in config.php)The browser error "ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS" occurs when page A points to page B and page B points back to page A in an infinite loop. In WordPress, this is caused by mismatched site URLs, conflicting SSL redirects, or Cloudflare Flexible SSL.
1) Open wp-config.php and hardcode your correct HTTPS URL: define('WP_HOME', 'https://yourdomain.com'); define('WP_SITEURL', 'https://yourdomain.com');. 2) If using Cloudflare, change your SSL/TLS encryption mode from "Flexible" to "Full (strict)". 3) Clear browser cookies for your domain.
📋 Guide Table of Contents
1. Problem Diagnosis & Symptoms
Browsers abort requests after 20 consecutive redirects with ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS.
2. Primary Root Causes
- Cause: Site URL set to http:// while .htaccess forces https://.
- Cause: Cloudflare Flexible SSL forwarding unencrypted HTTP requests to an origin server that redirects back to HTTPS.
3. Step-by-Step Diagnostic Fixes
Hardcode Site URLs in wp-config.php
Override database values to stop redirect ping-pong:
define( 'WP_HOME', 'https://gardenwargame.online' );
define( 'WP_SITEURL', 'https://gardenwargame.online' );4. How to Verify the Resolution
- Open site in Incognito mode and confirm immediate 200 OK load.
5. Diagnostic Troubleshooting Matrix
| Symptom Observed | Root Cause | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Loop only happens when Cloudflare is active | Flexible SSL communicates with origin over port 80 | Set Cloudflare SSL mode to Full (strict) |
6. Critical Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Testing redirect fixes without clearing browser cache.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How do I tell WordPress it is behind a reverse proxy?
Add if (isset($_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_PROTO']) && $_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_PROTO'] === 'https') { $_SERVER['HTTPS'] = 'on'; } to wp-config.php.
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