HTTP 206 Partial Content
What a 206 Partial Content response means, why it happens, and the fastest ways to fix it.
The server is delivering only part of the resource, in response to a Range header — how video seeking, download resumption and chunked file delivery work.
- Client sent a Range request (video players, download managers).
- If ranges break, check the server sends Accept-Ranges and correct Content-Range headers.
Notes
HTTP status codes are defined in RFC 9110 (which replaced RFC 7231). The first digit is the class: 1xx informational, 2xx success, 3xx redirection, 4xx client error, 5xx server error.
All codes: HTTP status code reference
Frequently asked questions
What does HTTP 206 mean?
HTTP 206 Partial Content: The server is delivering only part of the resource, in response to a Range header — how video seeking, download resumption and chunked file delivery work.
How do I fix a 206 error?
If ranges break, check the server sends Accept-Ranges and correct Content-Range headers.
Is a 206 my fault or the server's?
206 is not an error — it belongs to the 2xx success class.