HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 406 Not Acceptable
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 406 (Not Acceptable) 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, 406 means that the server cannot produce a response matching the Accept headers sent by the client.
Descrição
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.
Quando você o vê
During video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
Como corrigir
No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.
Descrição
The server cannot produce a response matching the Accept headers sent by the client.
Quando você o vê
When requesting a content type the server doesn't support (e.g., Accept: application/xml when only JSON is available).
Como corrigir
Adjust the Accept header to a format the server supports.
Diferenças principais
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 406 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 406: The server cannot produce a response matching the Accept headers sent by the client.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 406 when when requesting a content type the server doesn't support (e.g., Accept: application/xml when only JSON is available).
Quando usar qual
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 406 (Not Acceptable): Adjust the Accept header to a format the server supports.