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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.

Method 1
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Connect via SSH

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  1. To ensure a secure connection, use SSH (Secure Shell)
  2. 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.
  3. Your keystrokes will not be displayed, for security purposes.
  4. Click the + sign under the Server column.
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Method 2
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Unsecure Connection

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  1. This opens a new Terminal session.
  2. Next to the blinking cursor, enter the appropriate login information as shown: telnet server.myplace.net 23
    • Note that the port number may vary. Check with your server admin if the connection fails.
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    How do I determine the name or IP address to put in the box?
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    If 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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    My terminal says it's not responding. I keep on force-quitting it, but nothing's working. What do I do?
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    Make sure you typed the command correctly. To break out of (most) unresponsive commands, try pressing Ctrl+C.
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