File formats:

Status:

BEST CURRENT PRACTICE

Obsoletes:

RFC 1521, RFC 1522, RFC 1590

Obsoleted by:

RFC 4288, RFC 4289

Updated by:

RFC 3023

Authors:

N. Freed
J. Klensin
J. Postel

Stream:

IETF

Source:

822ext (app)

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC2048

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Abstract

This set of documents, collectively called the Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions, or MIME, redefines the format of messages. This fourth document, RFC 2048, specifies various IANA registration procedures for some MIME facilities. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.