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Telnet is a useful application that's been around for decades. You can use it to connect to remote servers for various purposes, such as remotely administering a machine through a Telnet server or manually return a result from a Web server.
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To ensure a secure connection, use SSH (Secure Shell)
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From the Shell menu, select New Remote Connection ...
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Enter a host name or IP address. In the field at the bottom of the New Connection window shown below type in the address of the server you wish to connect to.
- Note that you must have an account to log in.
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Click Connect
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You will be prompted for your password. Your keystrokes will not be displayed, for security purposes.
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Save your settings. Click the + sign under the Server column.
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Enter the host name or IP address of the server in the entry screen pictured.
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Click OK .
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Enter the user ID in the User field, click Connect , and your information will be saved.
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QuestionHow do I determine the name or IP address to put in the box?Community AnswerIf you are trying to telnet to a personal computer that you have physical access to, the IP address can be found by going to a website like WhatIsMyIP and finding the computer's public IP address. If you are trying to access some kind of service, your provider will provide you with a domain or IP address with port that you should type into the box.
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QuestionMy terminal says it's not responding. I keep on force-quitting it, but nothing's working. What do I do?Community AnswerMake sure you typed the command correctly. To break out of (most) unresponsive commands, try pressing Ctrl+C.
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Tips
- Port number may not be necessary.Thanks
- To exit the connection, hold type CTRL+] and then type 'quit' and press 'enter'.Thanks
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Warnings
- Non-secure connections can easily be intercepted. Use with great caution.Thanks
- Incoming connections and authentication failures are usually logged by most servers, so avoid using Telnet maliciously.Thanks
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