206
Partial Content
2xx SuccessWhat It Means
The server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client.
When You'll See It
Used for resumable downloads and video streaming with byte-range requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does HTTP 206 mean?
HTTP 206 Partial Content means: The server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client.
When does a server return 206?
Used for resumable downloads and video streaming with byte-range requests.
Is 206 a client error or server error?
HTTP 206 is a Success (2xx) response. This is a success response, meaning the request was received, understood, and accepted.
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