What causes "HTTP redirect failed"?

HTTPS missing TLS missing annotation wrong

Is the "HTTP redirect failed" error serious?

Yes. This is a high-severity error that usually blocks work until it is fixed, but the steps above resolve it.

KubernetesINTERMEDIATEHIGHLast verified Dec 7, 2025· 14 views

Error when HTTP to HTTPS redirect fails

Fixes HTTP redirect failed

kubernetes — error

$# HTTP redirect failed
HTTP redirect failed

Redirect not working correctly

1Check TLS

kubectl get ingress -o yaml | grep tls

2Check certificate

kubectl get secret tls-cert

3Add annotation

force-ssl-redirect: true

4Test redirect

curl -v http://example.com

Check logs

Ingress-level redirect recommended. Application redirect slower. Load balancer redirect for cloud.

What does "HTTP redirect failed" mean?: Redirect not working correctly
How do I fix "HTTP redirect failed"?: Error when HTTP to HTTPS redirect fails
What causes "HTTP redirect failed"?: HTTPS missing TLS missing annotation wrong
Is the "HTTP redirect failed" error serious?: Yes. This is a high-severity error that usually blocks work until it is fixed, but the steps above resolve it.