What is MIME type "application/vnd.mediastation.cdkey"?

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.mediastation.cdkey designates files used to store and process digital license keys. These files, typically with the CDKEY extension, contain activation or registration information for specific media or software products. They provide a way for applications to verify and activate valid licenses.

Activation: Used to unlock software features.
Authentication: Confirms the legitimacy of a product.
Digital Rights Management: Assists in managing product usage rights.

The vendor-specific designation (indicated by vnd) shows that this MIME type is part of a proprietary system. For more details on file types and MIME types, visit the File Extension Database.

Associated file extensions

.cdkey

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.mediastation.cdkey

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.mediastation.cdkey">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.mediastation.cdkey');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.cdkey

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.