How to Use Telnet on Mac OS X
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...
Method 1 of 2:
Connect via SSH
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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.
Method 2 of 2:
Unsecure Connection
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Type Command-N. This opens a new Terminal session. -
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Enter host name or IP address. 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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