File formats:

Status:

BEST CURRENT PRACTICE

Obsoleted by:

RFC 9205

Author:

K. Moore

Stream:

[Legacy]

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC3205

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Abstract

Recently there has been widespread interest in using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) as a substrate for other applications-level protocols. This document recommends technical particulars of such use, including use of default ports, URL schemes, and HTTP security mechanisms. 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.