What is SRP (Secure Remote Password)?

SRP is the Secure Remote Password protocol. Basically, it's a password authentication protocol.

The Stanford SRP Authentication Project is the official project web site. SRP is defined by RFC 2945.

Check out these other FAQ entries about SRP:

• How does SRP compare to other authentication solutions?
• Where can I find Java implementations of SRP?
• Is SRP patented or not?