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Browser says too many redirects

The website is sending the browser through a redirect loop. Conflicting cookies, HTTP-to-HTTPS rules, login state, proxy settings, or the website configuration can cause the loop.

Reviewed Jul 17, 20264 minute guideWeb browser
Quick answer

The website is sending the browser through a redirect loop. Conflicting cookies, HTTP-to-HTTPS rules, login state, proxy settings, or the website configuration can cause the loop.

Start here: Open the site in a private window. If it works there, stored site data is a strong suspect.
Guided check

Match the symptom, then work through the safe checks.

0/4 checked

1. What best matches what you observe?

2. Complete only the checks that are safe for you.

4 user-level checks are available in this guide.Stop immediately if any warning condition applies.
Show stop conditions
  • The redirect leads to a different or suspicious domain
  • The problem involves login, payment, or identity and the destination is unclear

Likely causes

  • The site has a redirect configuration loop
  • A stale login or preference cookie keeps selecting the wrong route
  • A VPN, proxy, cache, or content delivery layer is rewriting requests
  • The site alternates between www, non-www, HTTP, HTTPS, or regional URLs

Quick checks, in order

Open the site in a private window

If it works there, stored site data is a strong suspect.

safe

Clear cookies for that site only

Avoid deleting all browser data before testing the affected domain.

safe

Disable extensions for one test

Focus on privacy, redirect, proxy, or user-agent extensions.

safe

Try another network or browser

This helps identify a site-side loop versus a local browser state.

safe

Does private browsing work?

Private mode works

Clear cookies and site storage for the affected domain.

Every browser and network fails

The website owner likely needs to correct redirect rules.

Only a VPN connection fails

Regional, proxy, or security routing may be changing the redirect chain.

Stop and get qualified help when

Do not continue troubleshooting if any of these apply:
  • The redirect leads to a different or suspicious domain
  • The problem involves login, payment, or identity and the destination is unclear

Official support and model manuals

Use the full model number from the rating label. The manufacturer manual is the deciding reference when codes differ by region or product family.

Frequently asked questions

What does ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS mean?

The browser detected a loop or excessive chain of redirects and stopped loading the page.

Will clearing all cookies fix it?

Site-specific cookies can fix a local loop, but a server configuration loop requires the website owner.

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