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RFC 3206: The SYS and AUTH POP Response Codes

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This memo proposes two response codes: SYS and AUTH, which enable clients to unambiguously determine an optimal response to an authentication failure. In addition, a new capability (AUTH-RESP-CODE) is defined. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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RFC3206
Published
February 2002
Authors
R. Gellens
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
Legacy
Area
Pages
6
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