What is MIME type "application/vnd.blueice.multipass"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The MIME type application/vnd.blueice.multipass is a vendor-specific format. It is defined by BlueIce software to package and transport data securely.

Files using this MIME type have the extension MPM. The format typically bundles multiple pieces of data into one file and is used only by the software developed specifically for it.

Container Format: Groups related data into one file.
Secure Data Handling: Helps protect and manage data through specialized software.
Integration with BlueIce products for data backup and restoration.

The file is designed to be opened with the corresponding BlueIce application. Its proprietary nature means that standard programs may not recognize or correctly process it. For more on vendor-specific MIME types, you can visit the IANA media types registry.

Associated file extensions

.mpm

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/vnd.blueice.multipass

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.blueice.multipass">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');    
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {    
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.blueice.multipass');    
      res.end('Content here');    
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.mpm

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.