RFC 2142: Mailbox Names for Common Services, Roles and Functions
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This specification enumerates and describes Internet mail addresses (mailbox name @ host reference) to be used when contacting personnel at an organization. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC2142
- Published
- May 1997
- Authors
- D. Crocker
- Status
- PROPOSED STANDARD
- Stream
- Legacy
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 6
- Also known as
- —
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