HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 308 Permanent Redirect
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 308 (Permanent Redirect) is a 3xx Redirection response. 206 indicates 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. In contrast, 308 means that the resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
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.
Description
The resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
When You See It
For permanent URL changes where POST requests must remain POST.
How to Fix
Update all references to the new URL. The HTTP method is preserved.
Key Differences
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 308 is a 3xx Redirection response.
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.
HTTP 308: The resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 308 when for permanent URL changes where POST requests must remain POST.
When to Use Which
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 308 (Permanent Redirect): Update all references to the new URL. The HTTP method is preserved.