HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 423 Locked
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 423 (Locked) is a 4xx Client Error 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, 423 means that the resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
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 is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
When You See It
When trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
How to Fix
Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.
Key Differences
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 423 is a 4xx Client Error 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 423: The resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 423 when when trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
When to Use Which
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 423 (Locked): Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.