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RFC 3205: On the use of HTTP as a Substrate

This RFC has been replaced. Do not implement against it for new work — it was formally obsoleted by RFC 9205.

Current version: RFC 9205 — Building Protocols with HTTP

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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.

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Document ID
RFC3205
Published
February 2002
Authors
K. Moore
Status
BEST CURRENT PRACTICE
Stream
Legacy
Area
—
Pages
14
Also known as
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Obsoleted by:
RFC 9205

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