CURLECONNECTTOOMANYREDIRECTS

CURLECONNECTTOOMANYREDIRECTS is an error code returned by the libcurl library, which is used for transferring data with URLs. This error indicates that the maximum number of HTTP redirects has been exceeded during a request. HTTP redirects are responses from a server that instruct the client to retrieve the requested resource from a different URL. This can occur due to various reasons, such as URL shortening services, permanent or temporary URL changes, or circular redirects.

The libcurl library has a default limit of 50 redirects to prevent infinite loops and potential security risks. If this limit is exceeded, the CURLECONNECTTOOMANYREDIRECTS error is returned. To handle this error, developers can increase the maximum number of redirects allowed using the CURLOPT_MAXREDIRS option in libcurl. However, it is essential to carefully consider the potential security implications and ensure that the redirects are legitimate and not part of a malicious attempt to exploit the application.

This error code is part of the larger set of libcurl error codes, each representing a specific issue that can occur during a URL transfer. Understanding and properly handling these error codes is crucial for developing robust and secure applications that use libcurl for data transfer.