RFC 2142 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1997
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Mailbox Names for Common Services, Roles and Functions
Overview
RFC 2142, “Mailbox Names for Common Services, Roles and Functions”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 1997 by D. Crocker. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This specification enumerates and describes Internet mail addresses (mailbox name @ host reference) to be used when contacting personnel at an organization. [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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