RFC 2227 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1997 MON · 14 SEP 2026

Simple Hit-Metering and Usage-Limiting for HTTP

By J. Mogul, P. Leach · Published October 1997 · DOI 10.17487/RFC2227

Overview

RFC 2227, “Simple Hit-Metering and Usage-Limiting for HTTP”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 1997 by J. Mogul, P. Leach. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document proposes a simple extension to HTTP, using a new "Meter" header. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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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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