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What happens when there are too many redirects in WordPress?
In order to understand what is happening when you see ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS in WordPress, you first need to understand what a ‘redirect’ is. This is a process by which one URL is made to point to another. It’s frequently used when a post or page is moved to a new address, or when you change the default permalink structure of your site.
What to do about err too many redirects?
Once you do that and remove the outdated plugins, don’t forget to rename your folder back to Plugins. Sometimes, .htaccess file can also cause err too many redirects in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. If this happens, you need to access the File Manager folder, select the .htaccess file, and choose the rename option.
Why is wp admin being accessed by wp-admin?
The wp-admin was being accessed by wp-admin/index.php but not with wp-admin and showing ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS. It sounds like Apache’s DirectoryIndex may be set “incorrectly”. Try resetting this at the top of your .htaccess file: See the full answer here.
How to fix too many redirects in PHP?
If too many redirects occurred, there is a way for you to solve the issue even without having access to the admin area. The setting changes we mentioned before can be updated by defining them in the wp-config.php file. You will have to connect your website using an FTP client and find the wp-config.php file in your website’s root directory.
What to do when you get err too many redirects error?
You can do it through the WordPress dashboard or manually. When your website is experiencing ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error, you probably can’t enter the admin area of your WordPress installation. In that case, you may change the URL settings with the help of your wp-config.php file.
Can a WordPress error prevent you from accessing your admin area?
In some cases, WordPress errors can prevent you from accessing your Admin area. If this happens, you won’t be able to get to your general settings to check your WordPress and Site Addresses. Fortunately, with a little extra effort, you can still ensure that they match.