RFC 2732 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1999
MON · 27 JUL 2026
Format for Literal IPv6 Addresses in URL's
Overview
RFC 2732, “Format for Literal IPv6 Addresses in URL's”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 1999 by R. Hinden, B. Carpenter, L. Masinter. It updates RFC 2396. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3986 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines the format for literal IPv6 Addresses in URL's for implementation in World Wide Web browsers. [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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