RFC 2245 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1997
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Anonymous SASL Mechanism
Overview
RFC 2245, “Anonymous SASL Mechanism”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 1997 by C. Newman. It has been obsoleted by RFC 4505 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
As plaintext login commands are not permitted in new IETF protocols, a new way to provide anonymous login is needed within the context of the SASL [SASL] framework. [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 1997
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- RFC 2243 OTP Extended Responses
- RFC 2242 NetWare/IP Domain Name and Information
- RFC 2241 DHCP Options for Novell Directory Services
- RFC 2240 A Legal Basis for Domain Name Allocation
- RFC 2239 Definitions of Managed Objects for IEEE 802.3 Medium Attachment Units using SMIv2
- RFC 2251 Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
- RFC 2238 Definitions of Managed Objects for HPR using SMIv2