HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 405 Method Not Allowed
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 405 (Method Not Allowed) 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, 405 means that the HTTP method is not allowed for the requested resource. The response includes an Allow header listing valid methods.
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.
Quand vous le voyez
During video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
Comment résoudre
No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.
Description
The HTTP method is not allowed for the requested resource. The response includes an Allow header listing valid methods.
Quand vous le voyez
When sending POST to a read-only endpoint, or DELETE to a non-deletable resource.
Comment résoudre
Check the Allow response header for supported methods. Use the correct HTTP method.
Différences clés
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 405 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 405: The HTTP method is not allowed for the requested resource. The response includes an Allow header listing valid methods.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 405 when when sending POST to a read-only endpoint, or DELETE to a non-deletable resource.
Quand utiliser lequel
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 405 (Method Not Allowed): Check the Allow response header for supported methods. Use the correct HTTP method.