Learn how to deal with the “Too Many Redirects” error in HAProxy. Our HAProxy Support team is here to help you with your questions and concerns.

Common Causes of the “Too Many Redirects” Error in HAProxy

Have you been having trouble with the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error in HAProxy?

This error lets us know that our website is stuck in an infinite redirection loop.
In other words, the browser keeps being redirected from one page to another without ever reaching the final destination. This can be frustrating for users and problematic for website functionality.

Common Causes & Fixes

1. Conflicting Redirects:

   Incorrect redirect rules within the HAProxy configuration can create loops. This is especially common when redirects between HTTP and HTTPS or different subdomains aren’t properly aligned.

   We can resolve this by making sure the redirect rules are consistent and avoiding conflicts between HTTP and HTTPS redirects. So, check the configuration thoroughly to prevent any loops.
2. Misconfigured Settings:

   Inaccurate settings in configuration files, such as WordPress’s wp-config.php, can trigger this error. A common mistake is having mismatched WP_HOME and WP_SITEURL constants.

   We can fix this by making sure the WP_HOME and WP_SITEURL constants in wp-config.php are correctly set to match the domain and protocol. This alignment helps prevent redirect issues.
3. SSL/TLS Configuration:

   Furthermore, problems with SSL/TLS settings in HAProxy or the origin server can cause conflicts with redirect rules, leading to the error.

   So, verify that SSL/TLS settings are correctly configured both in HAProxy and the origin server.
4. Third-Party Services:

   Issues with external services, like Cloudflare, misconfigured CDN SSL/TLS settings, or DNS redirection issues, can also contribute to the error.

   So verify the settings and configurations to avoid this error.

If the above tips did not help, review ACL settings in HAProxy. So, ensure they are properly directing traffic to the intended server paths, preventing unnecessary redirects.

Sometimes, cached redirect loops can persist. Hence, clearing the browser’s cache and cookies can help avoid these issues and resolve the error.

Let us know in the comments if you need further help with the “Too many redirects” error in HAproxy.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to deal with the “Too Many Redirects” error in HAProxy.