// http header · request header

Range

Request only part of a resource

What the Range header does

Range asks for only part of a resource, e.g. bytes=0-1023. The server replies 206 Partial Content with just that slice. It powers resumable downloads and seeking in audio/video.

Example

Range: bytes=0-1023

Where it's used

Range is a request header. Request headers are sent by the client to describe the request and what the client can accept.

Other request headers