RFC 1081 · UNKNOWN · 1988
TUE · 15 SEP 2026
Post Office Protocol: Version 3
Overview
RFC 1081, “Post Office Protocol: Version 3”, is an Unknown document published in November 1988 by M.T. Rose. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1225 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo suggests a simple method for workstations to dynamically access mail from a mailbox server. This RFC specifies a proposed protocol for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
What “Unknown” means
The standards-track status of this early RFC was never formally classified.
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Relationships to other RFCs
Other RFCs from 1988
- RFC 1080 Telnet remote flow control option
- RFC 1082 Post Office Protocol: Version 3: Extended service offerings
- RFC 1079 Telnet terminal speed option
- RFC 1083 IAB official protocol standards
- RFC 1078 TCP port service Multiplexer
- RFC 1084 BOOTP vendor information extensions
- RFC 1077 Critical issues in high bandwidth networking
- RFC 1085 ISO presentation services on top of TCP/IP based internets