con dropdown-arrow"><use xlink:href="/v1.16/img/icons.svg#dropdown-arrow"/></svg></div></div><div class=faq-block-answer><p><p>Currently, Istio supports TCP based protocols. Additionally, Istio provides functionality such as routing and metrics for other protocols such as <code>http</code> and <code>mysql</code>.</p><p>For a list of all protocols, and information on how to configure protocols, view the <a href=/v1.16/docs/ops/configuration/traffic-management/protocol-selection/>Protocol Selection</a> docume