WPML Settings page keeps refreshing automatically and gets stuck in a loop

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
If you're experiencing a looping issue even after deactivating all plugins except WPML, and it seems to loop faster, the problem might be related to your .htaccess file.
Solution:
We recommend generating the default WordPress .htaccess file and replacing the current one with it. This change might resolve the looping issue. If the default .htaccess file resolves the issue, you should then update or modify the needed mod_headers rules accordingly.

Please note that this solution might be irrelevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the issue persists, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum for further assistance.

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Last updated by justinK-16 3 days, 7 hours ago.

Assisted by: Kor.

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January 15, 2026 at 9:25 am #17732227
justinK-16	I deactivated ALL plugins except WPML, and the looping continues to happen. it just loops faster now...
January 15, 2026 at 9:52 am #17732294
Kor WPML Supporter since 08/2022 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)	Thanks for your patience. Let’s use this ticket to continue investigating the looping issue. I’ve reviewed your .htaccess file and suspect that the mod_headers rules may be causing the loop. Could you please generate the default WordPress .htaccess file and replace the current one with it? Once done, let me know if this resolves the issue.
January 15, 2026 at 10:10 am #17732391
justinK-16	That appears to have fixed this issue - i added the default .htaccess like you suggested. Strange becasue the .htaccess file has been exactly like it is for a long time now. I will update/modify the needed file mod_headers rules and go from there. Thanks for that, much appreciated.
January 15, 2026 at 11:17 am #17732733
Kor WPML Supporter since 08/2022 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)	Glad that helped. Please mark this ticket as resolved. I'm still checking the issue on your other ticket and I will update you soon.
January 15, 2026 at 11:27 am #17732817
justinK-16	script and image source were missing from the CSP, maybe when the settings adn support pages were updated a while back this broke...? Anyway, all fixed now, thanks for your help with this one.