508
Loop Detected
5xx Server error
Class
RFC 5842 (WebDAV)
Defined in
What does HTTP 508 mean?
The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request. Shared hosts (cPanel / CloudLinux) also use 508 when an account exceeds its resource limits (entry processes).
5xx Server error: The request looked valid, but the server failed to fulfil it. The fix is on the server side.
Common causes of a 508 error
- Hosting account resource limits reached.
How to fix 508 Loop Detected
- Upgrade the hosting plan or reduce concurrent processes; add caching.
508 and SEO
Persistent errors reduce crawling.
Example response
HTTP/1.1 508 Loop DetectedRelated status codes
- 503 Service Unavailable — The server is temporarily unable to handle the request.
- 500 Internal Server Error — The server hit an unexpected condition and could not complete the request.
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What does status code 508 mean?
508 Loop Detected: The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request.
How do I fix a 508 error?
Upgrade the hosting plan or reduce concurrent processes; add caching.
Does 508 affect SEO?
Persistent errors reduce crawling.