Why am I getting a "too many redirects" error when using Google's DNS for hosting on Webflow, and what are the steps to resolve it?

TL;DR
  • Ensure DNS records include A records for 75.2.70.75 and 99.83.190.102, and a CNAME for www pointing to proxy-ssl.webflow.com.  
  • In Webflow, enable SSL, set either www or root domain as default, and remove any conflicting external redirects.

You're seeing a "too many redirects" error because your domain is likely not pointing correctly to Webflow's infrastructure, causing redirect loops—often due to improperly set DNS records or SSL settings.

1. Verify That DNS Records Are Correct

  • Go to your domain registrar where you've set up Google DNS.
  • Make sure your DNS records match Webflow's recommended setup:
  • A Records: Add two A records pointing to (a) 75.2.70.75 and (b) 99.83.190.102.
  • CNAME Record: For the www subdomain, create a CNAME that points to proxy-ssl.webflow.com.

2. Use Only One Domain Version (www or root)

  • In Webflow’s Hosting settings, scroll to the Custom Domains section.
  • Set either the www version or the root (non-www) as the default domain—Webflow will redirect all traffic to this version.
  • Mixing them improperly in DNS can cause redirect loops.

3. Ensure SSL Is Enabled in Webflow

  • In Webflow → Project Settings → Hosting, ensure SSL is turned on.
  • After enabling SSL, Webflow will expect HTTPS traffic. Be sure your domain's DNS supports this (i.e., proper CNAME pointing to Webflow’s SSL proxy domain).

4. Avoid Conflicting Redirects in External Services

  • If you're using Cloudflare, Google Domains URL forwarding, or other proxy layers, disable any external HTTPS redirects or URL forwards.
  • These can stack on top of Webflow’s native redirects, causing endless redirect loops.

5. Give DNS Changes Time to Propagate

  • After updating DNS records, wait up to 24 hours for changes to propagate globally.
  • You can use tools like dnschecker.org to confirm the correct records are live.

Summary

Too many redirects usually means your DNS or SSL settings conflict with Webflow's routing. Fix this by ensuring:

  • Correct A and CNAME records
  • SSL is enabled
  • One domain version is set as default
  • No external redirects conflict with Webflow

This will resolve the redirection loop and get your domain working properly with Webflow.

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