RFC 5397 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2008
MON · 15 JUN 2026
WebDAV Current Principal Extension
Overview
RFC 5397, “WebDAV Current Principal Extension”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 2008 by W. Sanchez, C. Daboo. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This specification defines a new WebDAV property that allows clients to quickly determine the principal corresponding to the current authenticated user. [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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