How to Fix cPanel Login Redirect Loop

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Quick Fix (2 Minutes)

First Step: Clear browser cache completely

1. Clear Browser Cache

Use keyboard shortcuts:

Windows: Ctrl + Shift + Delete
Mac: Cmd + Shift + Delete

Select: Cached images and files
Time range: All time

2. Try Different Browser

Sometimes browser extensions cause issues:

  • Chrome → Firefox or Edge
  • Disable all extensions temporarily
  • Use incognito/private mode

Server Side Fixes

1. Check Session Files

# Remove old session files
cd /var/cpanel/sessions
rm -rf *

# Restart cPanel service
service cpanel restart

2. Check IP Restrictions

# Check IP deny list
cat /etc/csf/csf.deny

# Check .htaccess restrictions
nano /home/username/.htaccess

Common Errors & Solutions

Error Message Solution
ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS Clear SSL cache, disable CloudFlare proxy
Redirect loop detected Check .htaccess for duplicate redirects
Session expired immediately Increase session timeout in WHM
Success: Login redirect loop should now be fixed. If issue persists, contact hosting support.


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