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508 Loop Detected

The HTTP 508 Loop Detected status code indicates that the server detected an infinite loop while processing a request.

Published 16 Jul 2026 · HTTP Status Code

What is HTTP 508 Loop Detected?

The 508 Loop Detected response indicates that the server detected an infinite loop while processing a request.

It is commonly associated with WebDAV and recursive processing problems.

Common Causes

  • Recursive redirects
  • Infinite application loops
  • Incorrect proxy configuration
  • Recursive resource processing

DevOps Troubleshooting

  • Review application logs
  • Inspect redirect chains
  • Check proxy rules
  • Analyse request traces

Summary

The 508 Loop Detected response means the server stopped processing because it detected a loop.