HTTP

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.

描述

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.

何时出现

During video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.

如何修复

No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.

描述

The server cannot produce a response matching the Accept headers sent by the client.

何时出现

When requesting a content type the server doesn't support (e.g., Accept: application/xml when only JSON is available).

如何修复

Adjust the Accept header to a format the server supports.

主要区别

1.

206 is a 2xx Success response, while 406 is a 4xx Client Error response.

2.

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.

3.

HTTP 406: The server cannot produce a response matching the Accept headers sent by the client.

4.

You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.

5.

You encounter 406 when when requesting a content type the server doesn't support (e.g., Accept: application/xml when only JSON is available).

何时使用哪个

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.

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