AWS Console Keeps Redirecting to Login: Browser Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot repeated AWS Console sign-in redirects by checking cookies, identity-provider sessions, browser restrictions, and network filtering.
A repeated sign-in redirect may be caused by stale session data, blocked cookies, identity-provider configuration, browser extensions, or network controls. Distinguish a browser-specific loop from an account or identity-provider problem before resetting access.
Check the identity entry point
Use the organization’s official sign-in URL or approved IAM Identity Center portal. Confirm the account and role you expect to enter. If your organization uses federation, the identity provider’s session and configuration may be involved.
Test session storage and cookies
Try a private window or a clean browser profile. If that works, clear site data for the relevant AWS and identity-provider domains according to your organization’s policy. You may need to sign in again, so ensure you can complete MFA.
Review browser extensions and cookie settings
Privacy tools and content blockers can interfere with redirects or required browser storage. Test extensions one at a time when permitted, and do not weaken enterprise browser controls without approval.
Compare browsers and networks
If the loop follows one browser profile, focus on local settings. If it follows the device across browsers, inspect proxy, DNS, firewall, system time, and identity-provider reachability. If multiple users are affected, escalate as a possible shared configuration issue.
Capture a useful support report
Record the time, sign-in method, browser, whether private mode changes behavior, and the last visible redirect or error. Do not share session cookies, authorization codes, or MFA codes.
Frequently asked questions
Will clearing cookies delete my AWS resources?
No. Clearing browser site data affects the local session, not the cloud resources, but you will usually need to sign in again.
What if every browser fails?
Check the identity provider, device policy, network path, and account configuration with your administrator rather than repeatedly changing one browser.
Official documentation and further reading
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