HTTP Status Code 206
The status code 206, also known as "Partial Content," is an HTTP success code that indicates the server successfully fulfilled a request for part of a resource. This typically happens when the client (like a web browser or download manager) uses a special instruction called a "Range header" to request only a specific portion of a file, rather than the entire thing.
Here are some common scenarios where you might encounter a 206 status code:
- Resuming downloads: If a download gets interrupted due to a network issue, the client can use the Range header to tell the server where it left off, and the server will send only the remaining data with a 206 code.
- Streaming media: Video and audio streaming services might use the Range header to request and deliver data in chunks, resulting in a series of 206 responses.
- Large file downloads: When downloading very large files, a client could request the file in smaller chunks using the Range header, and the server would respond with 206 for each chunk.
In contrast to a status code of 200, which means the entire requested resource was delivered, a 206 status code signifies that only a specific portion was sent as instructed by the client.
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