RTCDataChannel.id

This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for the proper prefixes to use in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the spec changes.

The read-only property RTCDataChannel.id returns an unsigned short being a unique id for the channel. It is set at the creation of the RTCDataChannel object.

Syntax

var id = dataChannel.id;

Example

var pc = new RTCPeerConnection();
var dc = pc.createDataChannel("my channel");

console.log("Channel id: " + dc.id);

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browser
The definition of 'RTCDataChannel.id' in that specification.
Working Draft Initial specification.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support (Yes) (Yes) [1] Not supported (Yes) ?
Feature Android Chrome for Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support ? ? ? Not supported ? ?

[1] The interface is called DataChannel and not RTCDataChannel

See also

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