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HTTP Header
Accept-Ranges
ResponseIndicates that the server supports range requests for the resource.
HTTP header reference, syntax, examples, and developer usage.
What is the Accept-Ranges header?
The Accept-Ranges HTTP header is used to transmit metadata between a client and server as part of HTTP requests or responses.
HTTP headers define how content should be interpreted, cached, authenticated, secured, or processed by browsers and APIs.
Direction
This is a response header sent by the server to the client.
Syntax
Accept-Ranges: bytes
Example
Accept-Ranges: bytes
Common use cases
- Streaming media
- Resumable downloads
- Partial content support
Common mistakes
- Using the header in the wrong request or response context
- Sending invalid header values
- Incorrect header syntax
- Assuming the header automatically changes server behaviour