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Verified 2026-09-19 · registry updated 2024-05-22

HTTP registry: sha-512

The SHA-512 algorithm.

Integrity registry values define algorithms or message metadata used to detect alteration of HTTP content or representations. The registry marks this value active; review compatibility before deploying it. sha-512 is active in Hash Algorithms for HTTP Digest Fields. Defining reference: rfc6234.

httpregistryhttp-digest-hash-algdigest-fields

Identifier (http)

sha-512

The SHA-512 algorithm.

Prefer approved algorithms, define exactly which bytes are covered, and account for encoding, ranges, canonicalization, and replay. The registry marks this value active; review compatibility before deploying it.

This registry value is currently marked active by IANA. Follow the defining specification before sending, accepting, or proxying it.

IANA registry: http-digest-hash-alg/digest-fields

Registry reference: rfc6234

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