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RFC 2595: Using TLS with IMAP, POP3 and ACAP

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In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC

Recognizing that such sites will desire simple password authentication in combination with TLS encryption, this specification defines the PLAIN SASL mechanism for use with protocols which lack a simple password authentication command such as ACAP and SMTP. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC2595
Published
June 1999
Authors
C. Newman
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
Legacy
Area
—
Pages
15
Also known as
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Updated by:
RFC 4616, RFC 7817, RFC 8314

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