The “too many redirects” error is one of the most common problems WordPress users encounter. It occurs when a page tries to redirect from one URL to another, leading to a redirect loop, a never-ending cycle that prevents the page from opening. While this error may seem complicated, there are various methods to fix it. Here are a few of them:
1. Clearing cookies
The first step worth taking is to clear the cookies in your browser. Cookies are often the cause of redirection problems because they store session information which can cause a loop. The process for clearing cookies varies by browser, but is usually located in your browser's privacy or security settings.
2. Checking WordPress settings
If the issue is not resolved after clearing your cookies, please check your WordPress settings. We go to "Settings" and then "General". We need to make sure that the WordPress address (URL) and site address (URL) are correct. They may or may not contain 'www', but it is important that they are consistent.
3. Resetting the .htaccess file
The .htaccess file is one of the key elements of WordPress that can cause redirection problems. To reset it, we need to log in to our hosting account, go to the file manager and find the .htaccess file in the main WordPress directory. We then rename it (for example to .htaccess_old) to deactivate it and see if this solves the problem.
4. Deactivation of plugins
The redirection error can also be caused by some plugins. In this case, it is worth deactivating them, starting with those that affect redirections or security, such as SEO or firewall plugins. We can do this by going to “Plugins” in the WordPress admin panel.
5. Using a plugin to repair redirects
If the above methods don't work, there are many WordPress plugins that can help fix the problem. For example, the pluginReally Simple SSL” will automatically configure the site to use SSL, and “Redirection” allows you to manage 301 redirects without having to make changes to .htaccess files.
Remember that keeping your website in good condition requires constant monitoring and fixing problems whenever they arise. The too many redirects error is an annoying but fortunately treatable problem. With the above steps, we should be able to quickly get our WordPress site back to normal.