What does “Too many redirects” mean and how can I fix it?

The "Too many redirects" error occurs when a website enters an endless redirection loop, repeatedly redirecting the browser between different URLs without reaching a destination.

• Possible causes
• Possible solution: Disable "Force SSL with HTTPS Redirect"

Possible causes

• Misconfigured website settings:

Incorrect URLs (e.g., in WordPress) can trigger redirect loops.

• Problems with the .htaccess file:

Incorrect or conflicting rules can cause unintended redirects.

➔ Test your .htaccess file

• SSL/TLS configuration issues:

Forcing HTTPS without a valid SSL certificate can lead to too many redirects.

• Incorrect redirect rules in server configuration:

Faulty or duplicate redirect rules can create a redirection loop.

• Plugin or theme conflicts (in CMS systems like WordPress):

Conflicts between plugins or themes can cause faulty redirects.

Possible solution: Disable "Force SSL with HTTPS Redirect"

Sometimes, the "Force SSL with HTTPS Redirect" setting on Web and Reseller Hosting packages can cause this error.

Follow these steps to disable it:

1. Log in at https://voorbeeld.cc:2222 (or use Single Sign-On (SSO)).
2. Under Account Manager, click Domain Setup.
3. Select the domain where you want to disable the setting.
4. Uncheck the option Force SSL with https redirect.
5. Click Save.

🔍 Afterwards, check if the error is resolved.

If so, there was likely a conflict with a rule in your .htaccess file or site configuration.

Updated on: 23/05/2025