HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 416 Range Not Satisfiable
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 416 (Range Not Satisfiable) is a 4xx Client Error response. 205 indicates that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form). In contrast, 416 means that the server cannot serve the requested byte range. The Range header value is outside the resource's size.
Description
The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
When You See It
After form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
How to Fix
The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.
Description
The server cannot serve the requested byte range. The Range header value is outside the resource's size.
When You See It
When requesting a byte range beyond the file's actual size.
How to Fix
Check the Content-Range in the response for the actual file size and adjust your Range header.
Key Differences
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 416 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 416: The server cannot serve the requested byte range. The Range header value is outside the resource's size.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 416 when when requesting a byte range beyond the file's actual size.
When to Use Which
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 416 (Range Not Satisfiable): Check the Content-Range in the response for the actual file size and adjust your Range header.