Quick Summary
The "ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS" error in Chrome indicates a website is stuck in a redirection loop. This means the website is repeatedly redirecting you between different URLs in a way that will never complete.
Common Causes
- Cookie Problems: Cookies related to the site might be corrupted or set incorrectly, causing a redirection loop.
- Cached Data: Old cached data might be interfering with the redirection process.
- Incorrect URL Configuration: The website itself may be misconfigured, causing the redirects.
- Conflicting Extensions: A Chrome extension might be interfering with the website's redirection process.
- Server Misconfiguration: The website's server may be misconfigured, specifically the .htaccess file (for Apache servers).
Step-by-Step Fixes
Method 1: Clear Browser Cookies and Cache
Step 1: In Chrome, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + Delete (Mac) to open the "Clear browsing data" dialog.
Step 2: Select "All time" for the time range.
Step 3: Check the boxes for "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files".
Step 4: Click "Clear data".
Step 5: Restart Chrome and try accessing the website again.
Method 2: Clear Site Data for Specific Site
Step 1: Click the padlock icon (or the info icon) to the left of the website address in the address bar.
Step 2: Click "Cookies" (or "Site settings").
Step 3: Remove the site-specific cookies.
Step 4: Clear the site-specific cache (in site settings if available or via the general cache clearing method described above).
Step 5: Refresh the page.
Method 3: Disable Browser Extensions
Step 1: Type chrome://extensions in the address bar and press Enter.
Step 2: Disable all extensions by toggling the switch next to each extension.
Step 3: Try accessing the website again.
Step 4: If the website works, re-enable extensions one by one to identify the problematic extension causing the redirect loop.
Method 4: Check Website URL
Step 1: Ensure you are typing the correct URL in the address bar.
Step 2: Try accessing the non-secure (HTTP) version of the site, if available, to see if the HTTPS redirection is causing the issue.
Step 3: If you know the direct URL to a specific page on the site, try accessing that page directly to bypass any potential redirect loops on the homepage.
Method 5: Reset Chrome Settings
Step 1: Type chrome://settings/reset in the address bar and press Enter.
Step 2: Click "Restore settings to their original defaults".
Step 3: Click "Reset settings". Note: This will disable extensions and clear temporary data like cookies. it will NOT clear your bookmarks, history or saved passwords.
Step 4: Restart Chrome.