How to Fix Chrome Error err-too-many-redirects — Too Many Redirects [2026]

Chrome Error err-too-many-redirects: Too Many Redirects

This error typically occurs when browser cookies storing conflicting session or login data. Below you'll find 5 proven fixes to resolve it.

What Causes Chrome Error err-too-many-redirects?

Chrome error err-too-many-redirects (Too Many Redirects) can be triggered by several issues:

Browser cookies storing conflicting session or login data
Server misconfiguration creating an infinite redirect loop
CDN or load balancer configured to redirect to itself
WordPress or CMS plugin forcing HTTPS while SSL is not configured
Conflicting HTTP and HTTPS redirect rules on the server

How to Fix Chrome Error err-too-many-redirects — Step by Step

Clear cookies for the specific site

Chrome > click the padlock icon in the address bar > Cookies and site data > Manage cookies for this site > Remove all. Or press Ctrl + Shift + Delete > change time range to All time > select only Cookies > Clear data.

Try in Incognito mode

Press Ctrl + Shift + N to open an Incognito window and try the URL. Incognito has no stored cookies. If the site loads, the issue is a cookie on your browser.

Clear all Chrome cookies and cache

If Incognito works, the problem is definitely in your cookies. Open Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data > All time > Cookies and other site data + Cached images > Clear data.

Check if the site URL includes www correctly

Some sites redirect www to non-www (or vice versa) and a misconfiguration loops this. Try both https://example.com and https://www.example.com to see if one works.

Try a different browser or device

If the site shows redirects on all browsers and devices, the problem is on the server side — contact the website owner. If it only happens in Chrome, it is your Chrome cookies or settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS mean?

Chrome followed more than 20 redirects for a single URL and stopped to prevent an infinite loop. The site is telling Chrome to go to another page which tells it to go back, repeatedly.

Is this my browser's fault or the website's?

Often it is the website — a server configuration issue creates the redirect loop. But if only you see it and other users do not, your cookies are causing the redirect behavior.

Can a WordPress plugin cause this?

Yes. WordPress plugins that force HTTPS redirects can conflict if SSL is not properly configured. Really Simple SSL and W3 Total Cache are common culprits. Contact the site owner.

Does clearing cookies log me out of sites?

Yes. Clearing all cookies signs you out of every website. Use the site-specific cookie clearing (via the padlock icon) to only clear cookies for the problem site.

Will this error go away on its own?

Not usually. If it is a server issue, the site admin needs to fix the redirect configuration. If it is your cookies, clearing them fixes it immediately.

How to Fix Chrome Error err-too-many-redirects — Too Many Redirects