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Linux

telnet

SafePlain TCP connection test

telnet <host> <port>

Still common for manual TCP tests (e.g. SMTP). Traffic is plaintext — never use for remote login.

Examples

  • telnet mail.example.com 25Check SMTP banner

Syntax

telnet <host> [port]

Before you run it

Plaintext — never send credentials.

Related commands

  • ncPort checks & raw sockets
  • sshRemote shell

The same reference, with no signal at all

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