How to solve wordpress error ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS?

The "ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS" error in WordPress typically occurs due to incorrect configuration settings, misconfigured plugins, or issues with your theme. Here are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix this issue:

1. Check Your Site URL Settings:

  • Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  • Go to Settings > General.
  • Make sure both "WordPress Address (URL)" and "Site Address (URL)" are set correctly. Typically, they should both have the same URL (with or without www).
  • Ensure that the URLs are using either "http://" or "https://" consistently, depending on whether your site has an SSL certificate installed.

2. Update .htaccess File:

  • Connect to your website using an FTP client or file manager in your hosting control panel.
  • Locate the .htaccess file in your WordPress root directory.
  • Make a backup of the file.
  • Replace the contents of the .htaccess file with the default WordPress .htaccess rules. You can find these rules in the WordPress Codex.

3. Deactivate Plugins:

  • If you can access your WordPress admin dashboard, deactivate all plugins.
  • Check if the error is resolved. If it is, reactivate plugins one by one to identify the problematic plugin.

4. Check Theme Functions:

  • If deactivating plugins doesn’t work, switch to a default WordPress theme like Twenty Twenty-One.
  • If the error disappears, there might be an issue with your theme's functions or configuration. Check your theme settings for any misconfigurations related to URLs.

5. Check SSL Settings:

  • If you recently installed an SSL certificate, ensure that your WordPress settings and .htaccess file are configured properly for SSL. Update any hardcoded HTTP links in your content or theme files to HTTPS.

6. Clear Cookies and Cache:

  • Clear your browser cookies and cache to rule out any local issues.

7. Check Server Configuration:

  • Sometimes, server misconfigurations can cause this error. Contact your hosting provider to ensure your server configuration is set up correctly.

8. Inspect Redirects:

  • You can use browser developer tools or online tools like Redirect Checker to see if there are any unexpected redirects in place.

9. WordPress Address and Site Address in wp-config.php:

  • You can define your site and home URLs in the wp-config.php file to override settings in the database. Add these lines:
    php code
    define('WP_HOME','http://example.com'); define('WP_SITEURL','http://example.com');
    Replace "http://example.com" with your actual domain.

10. Check .htaccess and wp-config.php for Infinite Loops:

  • Sometimes, incorrect configurations in .htaccess or wp-config.php can cause infinite redirects. Make sure there are no rules causing loops in your .htaccess file and no additional redirects in your wp-config.php file.

After trying these steps, the error should hopefully be resolved. If you are not comfortable making these changes yourself, don't hesitate to contact your hosting provider's support for assistance.

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