RFC 1440 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1993
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
SIFT/UFT: Sender-Initiated/Unsolicited File Transfer
Overview
RFC 1440, “SIFT/UFT: Sender-Initiated/Unsolicited File Transfer”, is an Experimental document published in July 1993 by R. Troth. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes a Sender-Initiated File Transfer (SIFT) protocol, also commonly called Unsolicited File Transfer (UFT) protocol. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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