RFC 8508 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2019
MON · 27 JUL 2026
IMAP REPLACE Extension
Overview
RFC 8508, “IMAP REPLACE Extension”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2019 by S. Brandt. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines an IMAP extension that can be used to replace an existing message in a message store with a new message. Message replacement is a common operation for clients that automatically save drafts or notes as a user composes them.
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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