WebSocket.protocol

The WebSocket.protocol read-only property returns the name of the sub-protocol the server selected; this will be one of the strings specified in the protocols parameter when creating the WebSocket object, or the empty string if no connection is established.

Syntax

var protocol = aWebSocket.protocol;

Value

A DOMString.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Living Standard
The definition of 'WebSocket: protocol' in that specification.
Living Standard Initial definition

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
protocolChrome Full support YesEdge Full support 12Firefox Full support YesIE ? Opera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

Full support
Full support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown