How to Fix Redirect Loop After SSL in cPanel
Posted about 10 months ago 5.2kRedirect Loop Symptoms
Browser error: 'This page isn’t working - redirected you too many times'.
Common Triggers
- Multiple HTTPS redirects
- WordPress URL mismatch
- Conflicting plugins
Quick Fixes
Clear Browser & CDN Cache
Try incognito mode first.
Check WordPress URLs
Settings → General → WordPress Address and Site Address must be https://.
Use Single .htaccess Redirect
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
Solutions Table
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Plugin conflict | Disable SSL plugins |
| cPanel + .htaccess | Remove duplicate redirects |
| Cloudflare SSL | Set to Full (strict) |
| Wrong DB URLs | Search/replace http → https |