RFC 2831 · HISTORIC · 2000
TUE · 28 JUL 2026
Using Digest Authentication as a SASL Mechanism
Overview
RFC 2831, “Using Digest Authentication as a SASL Mechanism”, is a Historic document published in May 2000 by P. Leach, C. Newman. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6331 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This specification defines how HTTP Digest Authentication can be used as a SASL mechanism for any protocol that has a SASL (Simple Authentication and Security Layer) profile. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Historic” means
A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.
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- RFC 2828 Internet Security Glossary
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