HTTP 206 Partial Content indicates the server is delivering only part of a resource due to a Range header sent by the client. This enables resumable downloads, video streaming (seek to any position), and efficient large file transfers. When you scrub a YouTube video or resume a failed download, 206 Partial Content is the mechanism at work — the client requests bytes 5000000-5999999 and the server delivers exactly that chunk.
Response includes the status code, standard headers (including Content-Type), and a small diagnostic JSON body describing the request and returned status.
Simulator URL (copy in the app after load — not a normal link):
https://httpstatus.com/api/status/206
Example request:
curl -i "https://httpstatus.com/api/status/206"