RFC 2359 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1998
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
IMAP4 UIDPLUS extension
Overview
RFC 2359, “IMAP4 UIDPLUS extension”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 1998 by J. Myers. It has been obsoleted by RFC 4315 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The UIDPLUS extension of the Internet Message Access Protocol [IMAP4] provides a set of features intended to reduce the amount of time and resources used by some client operations. [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
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