HTTP 206 Partial Content

What 206 means

Used for resumable downloads and video streaming, where the client asks for part of a file with a Range header.

Common causes

• The client sent a Range header.
• A media player is streaming a file in chunks.

How to fix it

1. No fix needed. If range requests fail, check that the server sends Accept-Ranges: bytes.

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FAQ

What does HTTP 206 mean?

206 Partial Content is a 2xx success status code. The server is returning only the byte range the client requested.

What causes a 206 error?

The client sent a Range header. A media player is streaming a file in chunks.

How do I fix HTTP 206?

No fix needed. If range requests fail, check that the server sends Accept-Ranges: bytes.