
Telnet on Windows 10
Telnet isn’t going away anytime soon. It still functions, but few people utilize it. Although there are GUI clients for Telnet that make it immensely easier to use, you will find that there are superior remote access alternatives available. However, Telnet can still be enabled and used in Windows 10.
Enable Telnet on Windows 10 – Control Panel
Follow these steps to enable Telnet on Windows 10:
- Open Control Panel.
- Go to Programs.
- Select Turn Windows features on or off.
- In the window that opens, select Telnet Client.
- Click Ok and proceed with the on-screen instructions to install the client.
Enable Telnet on Windows 10 – Command Prompt
The Command Prompt in Windows 10 can be used to enable it.
- Open Command Prompt with admin rights.
- Run this command:
dism /online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:TelnetClient
- When the command completes, the Telnet client will be installed on your system.
Enable Telnet on Windows 10 – PowerShell
To enable Telnet from PowerShell, follow these steps.
- Open PowerShell with admin rights.
- Run this command:
Install-WindowsFeature -name Telnet-Client
- The Telnet client will be installed.
Confirm Telnet installation
Follow these steps to see if Telnet is installed on your system or to validate that it was successfully installed.
- Open Command Prompt with admin rights.
- Run this command:
telnet
- You should see a message that says ‘Microsoft Telnet’. If the command isn’t recognized, Telnet has not been installed.
How to use Telnet on Windows 10
Telnet is a command-line application. It won’t install as a graphical user interface app, therefore you’ll have to use Command Prompt to use it. To connect to a remote system, you must be conversant with commands. Open a Command Prompt window with administrative privileges.
Connect to server
telnet hostname port
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Conclusion
If you need to connect to a non-Windows system remotely, telnet may be a viable option. However, you’ll need to know the machine’s port and IP address, as well as the username and password. The system must also be configured to accept and allow Telnet connections. It all becomes a little boring, which is why there are cross-platform solutions that are lot easier to use.
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