ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS — by Cloudflare

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Fixes redirect loops after adding a domain to Cloudflare, usually caused by Flexible mode combined with an origin that redirects to HTTPS. Also covers Always Use HTTPS, HSTS and conflicting rules.

Quick steps

Flexible: remove origin HTTPS redirects or switch to Full/Full (strict)
Full/Full (strict): remove HTTP redirects from the origin
Check Always Use HTTPS and HSTS settings
Audit redirect and Page Rules

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

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Source: ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS by Cloudflare. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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