[jdev] How does the stream initiator indicate STARTTLS is required?

[Dieter Lunn]

The stream initiator doesn't need to send anything. if the server
supports TLS and the client/initiator wants to use it or requires it
then you use it. If it doesn't then you can notify the user to use a
server that does support it.

Dieter Lunn
http://ubiety.ca



On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 7:30 PM, Chris Eagan <cheagan at microsoft.com> wrote:
> Hi,
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> I am new to XMPP and reading through
> http://xmpp.org/internet-drafts/draft-ietf-xmpp-3920bis-22.html#tls-rules-mtn
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> WRT “If the receiving entity advertises only the STARTTLS feature or if the
> receiving entity includes the <required/> child element as explained under
> Section 5.4.1, the parties MUST consider TLS as mandatory-to-negotiate”.
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> So I see how the receiving entity can require STARTTLS by including
> <starttls><required/><starttls> in the stream features returned in response
> to the initial stream.  However, I don’t understand how the initiator can
> signal STARTTLS is required.  Can the initiator send a stream features when
> opening the stream?
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> Thank you,
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> Chris E.
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