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416 Range Not Satisfiable

The HTTP 416 Range Not Satisfiable status code indicates that the requested byte range cannot be fulfilled.

Published 16 Jul 2026 · HTTP Status Code

What is HTTP 416 Range Not Satisfiable?

The 416 Range Not Satisfiable response occurs when a client requests a portion of a resource that does not exist.

Common Uses

  • Video streaming
  • File downloads
  • Partial content requests

Summary

416 Range Not Satisfiable means the requested resource range is invalid.