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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Connect using SSH
• Method 2 of 2: Unsecured Connection
• Tips
• Warnings

Telnet is a useful application that has been around for decades. You can use it to connect to remote servers for various tasks such as administering a machine remotely via Telnet server or retrieving results from a web server.

Steps

1. 1 Open the Terminal application found in the Utilities submenu of the Applications menu.
   • This application is similar to the command line on Windows.But since OS X is based on UNIX and not MS-DOS, the commands will be different.

Method 1 of 2: Connect using SSH

1. 1 Use SSH (Security Shell) to secure your connection
2. 2From the "Skins" menu, select "New Remote Connection" ...
3. 3 Enter the hostname or IP address. In the input field at the top of the New Connection window, enter the address of the server you want to connect to.
   • You must have an account to sign in.
4. 4Click "Connect"
5. 5 You will be prompted for a password. The result of pressing the keys will not be displayed in any way for security reasons.
6. 6 Save the settings. Click the + sign under the Server column.
7. 7 Enter the hostname or IP address of the server in the input box.
8. 8 Click OK.
9. 9 Enter ID user in the User field, click "Connect" and your information will be saved.

Method 2 of 2: Unsecured Connection

1. 1 Click on Command-N. A new Terminal window will open.
2. 2 Enter the hostname and IP address. Next to the blinking cursor, enter your login information as shown here: telnet server.myplace.net 23
   • Please note that the port number may differ. Contact the server administrator if the connection fails.

Tips

• The port number may not be needed.
• To exit the connection, hold CTRL +], type 'quit' and press 'enter'.

Warnings

• An insecure connection can be easily hacked. Use it with great care.
• Incoming connections and authentication failures are usually logged by most servers, so do not use Telnet for malicious purposes.