| Title | The Internet Standards Process |
| Acronym | |
| Version | Version 3 |
| Document Number | RFC2026 |
| Release Date | October 1996 |
| Reference | https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc2026 |
This memo documents the process used by the Internet community for the standardization of protocols and procedures. It defines the stages in the standardization process, the requirements for moving a document between stages and the types of documents used during this process. It also addresses the intellectual property rights and copyright issues associated with the standards process.