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Request a byte range
Clients send a standard HTTP Range header (for example bytes=0-1048575) with the object GET request.
S3 HTTP Range Requests for Resumable Media
HTTP Range requests let players and downloaders fetch byte ranges of large objects, enabling seeking and resumable downloads over HTTPS.
📋 Prerequisites
- Objects stored with standard GET access for the requesting client
- A player or HTTP client that sends Range headers
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Handle partial responses
Expect 206 Partial Content responses and continue requesting subsequent ranges for seeking or resume.
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Validate with your player stack
Confirm seeking behavior with your exact player, CDN and SDK combination before production cutover.
📌 Important Notes
- Range-based streaming counts against the monthly included egress allowance like any outbound transfer.
- Live streaming is not supported — see the media streaming guide.