How to fix HTTP redirect failed in Kubernetes

KubernetesINTERMEDIATEHIGHUpdated Dec 7, 2025· 133 views

Error when HTTP to HTTPS redirect fails

Quick fix

Fixes HTTP redirect failed

  1. Check TLS
  2. Check certificate
  3. Add annotation
  4. Test redirect
  5. Check logs
kubernetes — error
# HTTP redirect failed
HTTP redirect failed

What this error means

Redirect not working correctly

Typical symptoms

  • too many redirects
  • hangs
  • wrong URL
  • mixed content
  • loop

Common causes

  1. HTTPS missing
  2. TLS missing
  3. annotation wrong
  4. double SSL
  5. header missing

How to fix "HTTP redirect failed"

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

5Check logs

kubectl logs -n ingress-nginx

6Handle LB

Disable if LB terminates SSL

Advanced notes

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

Frequently asked questions

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.

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