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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSimply enter your URL, and the tool will check all versions of it for redirects. You can also download it on your Chrome browser as an extension. It will provide a score that lets you know at a glance how many redirects are active for that URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to troubleshoot and fix a redirect loop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, redirect loops are often easy to fix. Let\u2019s look at some of the key troubleshooting steps, starting with the simplest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delete your cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cookies are a form of saved information<\/a> that your web browser uses to load websites more quickly. Whenever a website won\u2019t load properly, your first troubleshooting step should be to delete cookies in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How this process works will depend on which browser you\u2019re using<\/a>. In Google Chrome, you can delete cookies by visiting History > Clear Browsing Data<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the pop-up menu, make sure \u201cCookies and other site data\u201d is checked, and then select Clear data<\/em>. Restart your browser after trying this, and see if the website will load correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If deleting your cookies doesn\u2019t work, the next step to try is purging your WordPress cache. A cache<\/a> is also set of stored data that enables sites to load more quickly, and can be kept in various locations (such as your browser or the site\u2019s server). In the case of a redirect loop, you may not be able to access your WordPress admin dashboard. However, you can always use the visual interface in your WP Engine portal to make fixes. If clearing the cache and cookies on your site didn\u2019t work, your next step should be to make sure you\u2019ve set up your redirects correctly<\/a>. If you have a specific solution installed that handles redirects, such as a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) plugin, try disabling it to see if that fixes the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event that disabling your redirect plugin resolves the error, you almost certainly have your redirects set up incorrectly. Redirects are important for SEO, but it\u2019s crucial that you maintain the proper structure when using them. Fortunately, it\u2019s easy to set up effective redirects using the WP Engine portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since redirect problems can be caused by any incorrectly-configured WordPress add-on, you may want to try quickly disabling your other plugins as well. If the redirect issue is resolved after all of your plugins are disabled, that\u2019s a clear sign that one of them is at fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, the final troubleshooting step is to try disabling your plugins one at a time. Normally, you can easily do this using the WordPress admin interface. However, in the case of a redirect error, you may not be able to access the admin WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This means you will have to log in to your site through Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)<\/a>. It\u2019s important to note that using SFTP can potentially break your site if you are not careful, so you\u2019ll want to back up your site<\/a> before making any changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you are logged in, you\u2019ll be able to see all of your site\u2019s plugins in a folder called plugins. To quickly disable the folder, rename it something else, such as plugins_[date]. This will automatically disable everything inside of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If this resolves the error, try testing the plugins individually on a staging site. You can also try reverting your \u201cplugins\u201d folder back to its original name to re-enable it, and then renaming each plugin\u2019s folder one at a time until you find the source of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some third party services, especially reverse-proxy platforms like Cloudflare<\/a>, can cause redirect issues and trigger the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS message. The most common cause is the Flexible SSL option<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you already have an SSL certificate on your site, the Flexible SSL option will conflict with it and throw the site into a redirect loop. To fix this on Cloudflare specifically, you can change your Crypto settings<\/a> to something other than \u201cFlexible,\u201d such as \u201cFull.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since redirect loop errors tend to disable your website\u2019s admin dashboard, they can be tricky to solve. Fortunately, there are a few reliable steps you can take to work towards a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you receive this error message, you\u2019ll want to try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter the error you’re facing, a solid and dependable host can help the resolution process run smoothly. WP Engine is the market leader in hosting for WordPress sites<\/a>, with the expertise<\/a> to help you run your website successfully. To find out more, take a look at our competitive plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So you just received a \u201cERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS\u201d message on your WordPress site\u2026 now what? This error can be confusing, and doesn\u2019t offer a clear method for troubleshooting or resolution. Fortunately, it\u2019s not as complex or confusing an error as it may seem at first glance. In fact, this error message tells you nearly everything you\u2019ll need…<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":297,"featured_media":111087,"template":"","resource-topic":[912],"resource-role":[896,906,897],"resource-type":[916],"class_list":["post-80433","resource","type-resource","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nClear your WordPress cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A redirect loop error may be a sign that some of the site\u2019s cached information is incorrect or out of date. You can test for this by quickly clearing the cache both on your WordPress server and in your browser.
You can clear your server\u2019s cache easily, through your WP Engine portal<\/a>:
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It\u2019s also a good idea to try clearing your browser\u2019s cache<\/a>, in case you have any problematic files stored locally. Then, restart your browser and visit your site to see if that resolved the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSet up redirects correctly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Disable WordPress plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Check third party services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Get more guidance on fixing redirect issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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