RFC 2060 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1996
MON · 27 JUL 2026
Internet Message Access Protocol - Version 4rev1
Overview
RFC 2060, “Internet Message Access Protocol - Version 4rev1”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 1996 by M. Crispin. It obsoletes RFC 1730. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3501 — 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 4rev1 (IMAP4rev1) allows a client to access and manipulate electronic mail messages on a 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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Relationships to other RFCs
Other RFCs from 1996
- RFC 2061 IMAP4 Compatibility with IMAP2bis
- RFC 2062 Internet Message Access Protocol - Obsolete Syntax
- RFC 2057 Source Directed Access Control on the Internet
- RFC 2056 Uniform Resource Locators for Z39.50
- RFC 2055 WebNFS Server Specification
- RFC 2054 WebNFS Client Specification
- RFC 2053 The AM Domain
- RFC 2052 A DNS RR for specifying the location of services