[TLS] Reminder: FAQ

Sean Turner <sean@sn3rd.com> Fri, 02 October 2026 04:53 UTC

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Hi! Did you know the TLS WG has a FAQ? Well, we do; see [0]. Please consult it before:

• Bringing new work to the WG
• Registering Specification Required code points for extensions, cipher suites, exporter labels, etc.
• Requesting agenda time

Also, please note that you too can submit FAQ entries for review.

Thanks,
Deirdre, Joe, and Sean

[0] https://github.com/tlswg/tlswg-wiki/blob/master/FAQ.md