RFC 2717 · BEST CURRENT PRACTICE · 1999
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Registration Procedures for URL Scheme Names
Overview
RFC 2717, “Registration Procedures for URL Scheme Names”, is a Best Current Practice document published in November 1999 by R. Petke, I. King. It has been obsoleted by RFC 4395 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines the process by which new URL scheme names are registered. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
What “Best Current Practice” means
Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.
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Relationships to other RFCs
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