Cloudflare redirect loop with Nginx
A short checklist for too many redirects when Cloudflare, Nginx Proxy Manager, and app-level HTTPS redirects overlap.
First checks
- Confirm Cloudflare SSL/TLS mode. Flexible mode often conflicts with origin HTTPS redirects.
- Avoid stacking Cloudflare Always Use HTTPS, Nginx Proxy Manager force SSL, and app-level redirects without testing.
- Pick one canonical host direction, apex to www or www to apex, and test it with HTTP and HTTPS.
- Clear cache after redirect changes and retest the final URL chain before sharing the link.
Free helper
Pick the observed Cloudflare error and TLS mode to get a focused troubleshooting path.
Paid pack
Get the private Cloudflare/Nginx launch checklist and rollback notes for future deployments.
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