HTTP 206 Partial Content: Meaning & How to Fix

Quick answer

HTTP status code 206 (Partial Content) means: The server is sending only part of the file, as requested (used for resumable downloads and video streaming). No. This is a normal response, not an error.

Is it an error?

2xx Success

No. This is a normal response, not an error.

The request was received and handled successfully.

Frequently asked questions

What does HTTP 206 mean?

HTTP status code 206 (Partial Content) means: The server is sending only part of the file, as requested (used for resumable downloads and video streaming).

Is HTTP 206 an error?

No. This is a normal response, not an error.

2xx Success

HTTP 200 OKThe request succeeded.HTTP 201 CreatedThe request succeeded and a new resource was created.HTTP 202 AcceptedThe request was accepted for processing, but processing has not finished yet.HTTP 204 No ContentThe request succeeded, but there is no content to send back.