HTTP 102 Processing vs 206 Partial Content
HTTP 102 (Processing) is a 1xx Informational response, while 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response. 102 indicates that the server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out. In contrast, 206 means that the server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming.
Description
The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out.
When You See It
During long-running WebDAV operations.
How to Fix
Wait for the final response. This is an interim status to prevent timeouts.
Description
The server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming.
When You See It
During video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
How to Fix
No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.
Key Differences
102 is a 1xx Informational response, while 206 is a 2xx Success response.
HTTP 102: The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out.
HTTP 206: The server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming.
You encounter 102 when during long-running WebDAV operations.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
When to Use Which
For 102 (Processing): Wait for the final response. This is an interim status to prevent timeouts. For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.