RFC 2945 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2000
WED · 29 JUL 2026
The SRP Authentication and Key Exchange System
Overview
RFC 2945, “The SRP Authentication and Key Exchange System”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 2000 by T. Wu. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes a cryptographically strong network authentication mechanism known as the Secure Remote Password (SRP) protocol. [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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- RFC 2948 Telnet Encryption: DES3 64 bit Output Feedback
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