RFC 8833 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2021

Application-Layer Protocol Negotiation for WebRTC

Overview

RFC 8833, “Application-Layer Protocol Negotiation for WebRTC”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2021 by M. Thomson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document specifies two Application-Layer Protocol Negotiation (ALPN) labels for use with Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC). The "webrtc" label identifies regular WebRTC: a DTLS session that is used to establish keys for the Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP) or to establish data channels using the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) over DTLS. The "c-webrtc" label describes the same protocol, but the peers also agree to maintain the confidentiality of the media by not sharing it with other applications.

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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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