RFC 2177 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1997
WED · 29 JUL 2026
IMAP4 IDLE command
Overview
RFC 2177, “IMAP4 IDLE command”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 1997 by B. Leiba. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies the syntax of an IDLE command, which will allow a client to tell the server that it's ready to accept such real-time updates. [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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