HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 530 Site Frozen
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 530 (Site Frozen) is a 5xx Server 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, 530 means that cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
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
Cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
When You See It
When a site on Pantheon hosting has been frozen due to inactivity.
How to Fix
Reactivate the site on the hosting platform.
Key Differences
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 530 is a 5xx Server 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 530: Cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 530 when when a site on Pantheon hosting has been frozen due to inactivity.
When to Use Which
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 530 (Site Frozen): Reactivate the site on the hosting platform.