HTTP 508 Loop Detected

What 508 means

Originally from WebDAV. Some hosting providers also use it when a site exceeds resource limits.

Common causes

• Circular references in WebDAV operations.
• Hosting resource limits reached.

How to fix it

1. Check for recursive rules or references.
2. Contact the hosting provider about resource limits.

How to check a status code

Enter a URL in the HTTP Status Checker to see its status code, every redirect hop, and response time. For redirect-heavy pages, the Website Speed Test shows how much time redirects add.

FAQ

What does HTTP 508 mean?

508 Loop Detected is a 5xx server error status code. The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request.

What causes a 508 error?

Circular references in WebDAV operations. Hosting resource limits reached.

How do I fix HTTP 508?

Check for recursive rules or references. Contact the hosting provider about resource limits.