This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem: If you're using the 'Use directory for default language' setting in WPML, you might encounter several issues: 1. Accessing /wp-admin redirects to a 404 page at /nl/wp-login.php. 2. The wp-login.php page shows an 'ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS' error. 3. The logout link redirects incorrectly and prevents logging out. Solution: We recommend setting up a root page to resolve these issues. This can be either a WordPress page or an HTML file. For detailed instructions on how to set up a root page, please visit our guide on using a directory for the default language.
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If I use the setting " Use directory for default language":
1. the /wp-admin is redirecting to /nl/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwp.wildtrails.be%2Fwp-admin%2F&reauth=1 and goes to a 404 page.
2. wp-login.php is getting a "ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS"
3. log out link goes to hidden link and is not letting me log out.
I have deactivated all other plugins and reverted to a WP theme and the issue is still happening.
If I deactivate wpml the issue is no longer happening.
If I deactivate the setting "Use directory for default language", the issue is no longer happening
Languages: English (English )Spanish (Español )German (Deutsch )
Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)
Hi,
do you have a staging environment where I can take a look?
I would eventually also need to request temporary access (WP-Admin and FTP) to your site
– preferably to a test site where the problem has been replicated if possible –
in order to be of better help and check if some configurations might need to be changed
Your next answer will be private which means only you and I have access to it.
❌ Please backup your database and website ❌
✙ I would additionally need your permission to de-activate and re-activate Plugins and the Theme, and to change configurations on the site. This is also a reason the backup is really important.
✙ Please add the Links to the […] Edit Screen, the Page/Post where you insert the […] and the corresponding Front End Page/Screen
Languages: English (English )Spanish (Español )German (Deutsch )
Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)
Hi,
I’ve run several tests so far, but none of them resolved the issue.
Would it be okay if I create a copy of the site using a plugin such as Duplicator or WP All-in-One Migration so I can debug the problem locally? This would allow me to remove the .htaccess file and properly isolate the cause without affecting the live site.
Languages: English (English )Spanish (Español )German (Deutsch )
Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)
Thank You! I’ve been able to confirm the issue within an isolated test environment, though it hasn't appeared in a clean reproduction yet. I am currently investigating this with our team and will update you as soon as we have more information.
