HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 403 Forbidden
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 403 (Forbidden) 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, 403 means that the server understood the request but refuses to authorize it. Unlike 401, authentication will not help — the user simply does not have permission.
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 server understood the request but refuses to authorize it. Unlike 401, authentication will not help — the user simply does not have permission.
Cuándo lo verás
When trying to access a resource you're authenticated for but don't have permission to access.
Cómo solucionarlo
Check your user role/permissions. Contact the admin to request access.
Diferencias clave
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 403 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 403: The server understood the request but refuses to authorize it. Unlike 401, authentication will not help — the user simply does not have permission.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 403 when when trying to access a resource you're authenticated for but don't have permission to access.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 403 (Forbidden): Check your user role/permissions. Contact the admin to request access.