RFC 3920 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2004

Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol : Core

Overview

RFC 3920, “Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol : Core”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 2004 by P. Saint-Andre. It has since been updated by RFC 6122. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6120 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo defines the core features of the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP), a protocol for streaming Extensible Markup Language (XML) elements in order to exchange structured information in close to real time between any two network endpoints. While XMPP provides a generalized, extensible framework for exchanging XML data, it is used mainly for the purpose of building instant messaging and presence applications that meet the requirements of RFC 2779. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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
Obsoleted by
RFC 6120
Updated by
RFC 6122
Other RFCs from 2004

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