HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 301 Moved Permanently
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 301 (Moved Permanently) 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, 301 means that the resource has been permanently moved to a new URL. All future requests should use the new URL. Search engines will transfer link equity to the new URL.
Descripción
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.
Cuándo lo verás
During video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
Cómo solucionarlo
No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.
Descripción
The resource has been permanently moved to a new URL. All future requests should use the new URL. Search engines will transfer link equity to the new URL.
Cuándo lo verás
After domain migrations, URL restructuring, or when consolidating duplicate URLs.
Cómo solucionarlo
Update links and bookmarks to the new URL in the Location header. For SEO, this is the preferred redirect for permanent moves.
Diferencias clave
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 301 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 301: The resource has been permanently moved to a new URL. All future requests should use the new URL. Search engines will transfer link equity to the new URL.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 301 when after domain migrations, URL restructuring, or when consolidating duplicate URLs.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 301 (Moved Permanently): Update links and bookmarks to the new URL in the Location header. For SEO, this is the preferred redirect for permanent moves.