RFC 6851 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2013
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Internet Message Access Protocol - MOVE Extension
Overview
RFC 6851, “Internet Message Access Protocol - MOVE Extension”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2013 by A. Gulbrandsen, N. Freed. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines an IMAP extension consisting of two new commands, MOVE and UID MOVE, that are used to move messages from one mailbox to another. [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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