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Troubleshoot a redirect loop

A redirect loop means the browser keeps moving between addresses without reaching a stable page. Old cookies or a server configuration error are common possibilities.

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One topic. 3 useful perspectives.

3 sections

01

Understand the idea

A redirect loop means the browser keeps moving between addresses without reaching a stable page. Old cookies or a server configuration error are common possibilities.

Context
02

Put it into practice

Record the visible addresses, remove only the affected site’s stored data and try again. If it persists across browsers, send the evidence to verified support.

Practical step
03

Know the limits

Repeatedly changing passwords is unlikely to repair a server-side redirect configuration.

Important limit

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