HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 413 Content Too Large
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 413 (Content Too Large) 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, 413 means that the request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
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 request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
Quand vous le voyez
When uploading files that exceed the server's maximum upload size.
Comment résoudre
Reduce the payload size. Check server limits (Nginx: client_max_body_size, Apache: LimitRequestBody).
Différences clés
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 413 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 413: The request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 413 when when uploading files that exceed the server's maximum upload size.
Quand utiliser lequel
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 413 (Content Too Large): Reduce the payload size. Check server limits (Nginx: client_max_body_size, Apache: LimitRequestBody).