Internet Message Access Protocol - Version 4
RFC 1730, “Internet Message Access Protocol - Version 4”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 1994 by M. Crispin. It has been obsoleted by RFC 2060, RFC 2061 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The Internet Message Access Protocol, Version 4 (IMAP4) allows a client to access and manipulate electronic mail messages on a server. IMAP4 permits manipulation of remote message folders, called "mailboxes", in a way that is functionally equivalent to local mailboxes. IMAP4 also provides the capability for an offline client to resynchronize with the server. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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- RFC 1729 Using the Z39.50 Information Retrieval Protocol
- RFC 1731 IMAP4 Authentication Mechanisms
- RFC 1728 Resource Transponders
- RFC 1732 IMAP4 Compatibility with IMAP2 and IMAP2bis
- RFC 1727 A Vision of an Integrated Internet Information Service
- RFC 1733 Distributed Electronic Mail Models in IMAP4
- RFC 1726 Technical Criteria for Choosing IP The Next Generation
- RFC 1734 POP3 AUTHentication command