HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 302 Found
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 302 (Found) 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, 302 means that the resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.
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 temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.
Cuándo lo verás
During A/B testing, temporary maintenance pages, or geo-based redirects.
Cómo solucionarlo
Follow the Location header. Note: browsers may change POST to GET on redirect.
Diferencias clave
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 302 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 302: The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 302 when during A/B testing, temporary maintenance pages, or geo-based redirects.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 302 (Found): Follow the Location header. Note: browsers may change POST to GET on redirect.