Quick Reference
Element Code: RE-009
Issue: Internal URLs form a circular redirect chain
Impact: Pages cannot be accessed, infinite redirect loop
Fix: Break the circular redirect chain
Detection: Screaming Frog, browser testing
What Is This Issue?
When multiple redirects form a circle (A→B→C→A), no URL in the chain can be accessed. Users and crawlers get stuck in an infinite loop.
Why This Matters for Your Website
All pages in the loop are inaccessible. This can affect multiple URLs at once.
How to Fix This Issue
- Map the chain: Identify all URLs involved
- Find the problem: Which redirect creates the loop?
- Fix or remove: Break the circular reference
Tools for Detection
- Screaming Frog: Detects redirect loops
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your URLs form a circular redirect chain. Map the full chain and remove the redirect that creates the loop.
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