Access denied You must log in before you can access this resource!

General
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On a website that is under construction, we get the following message:

“Access denied You must log in before you can access this resource!”

When you open the website, it takes you to the following link:

/index.php?dispatch=auth.login_form&return_url=index.php

If you click the logo to go back to the homepage, you get the same url.

What did we do wrong in a setting?
Anyone?

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From Google Gemini:

A new CS-Cart installation forcing redirects to a login page usually means an add-on (like a specific “Login Redirect” module) is enabled, your storefront’s settings are configured for restricted access (maybe country-based), a cache issue from a migration, or a misconfigured SSL/HTTP redirect loop, preventing anonymous users from seeing content unless logged in. Check for installed add-ons first, then look at regional settings and server configurations for common culprits.

Common Causes & Solutions:

  1. Login Redirect Add-on: A specific add-on might be forcing all non-logged-in users to the sign-in page.
  • Solution: Check your installed add-ons in the admin panel and disable any “Login Redirect” or similar modules.
  1. Regional/Storefront Redirects: You might have multiple storefronts set up for different regions, and your IP is being mapped to a restricted one.
  1. Cache Problems: A leftover cache from a development or staging site can cause strange redirects.
  1. Server-Level Redirect Loops (HTTP/HTTPS): An infinite loop between your server’s SSL settings and CS-Cart’s own SSL handling can redirect endlessly.
  • Solution: Check your config.php file and server settings for conflicting HTTP to HTTPS redirects.
  1. Specific Page Issues (404s): An add-on might redirect 404 errors to a login page instead of the homepage.
  • Solution: Look for custom redirect settings within SEO or 404 handling add-ons.

Start by checking for newly installed or enabled add-ons, as they are the most frequent cause for this behavior in new setups.