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How to Enable Telnet on Windows 11

How to Enable Telnet on Windows 11

Purpose:

Telnet is a network protocol used to provide a command-line interface for communication with remote devices or servers. By default, Telnet is not enabled on Windows 11, but you can enable it easily by following these steps.

Step 1: Open the Settings App

  1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard or click on the Start menu.
  2. Click on the Settings app (you can also type Settings and hit Enter).

Step 2: Access Optional Features

  1. In the Settings window, click on Apps in the left sidebar.
  2. Scroll down and click on Optional features under the Apps & features section.

Step 3: Add an Optional Feature

  1. In the Optional features window, click on View features next to Add an optional feature.
  2. In the search bar, type Telnet Client.
  3. Check the box next to Telnet Client and click Next.
  4. Click Install to apply the changes.

Windows will now search for the necessary files and apply the changes. This process might take a few moments.

Step 4: Verify Telnet Installation

  1. Once the installation is complete, you can verify that Telnet is enabled by opening the Command Prompt.
    • Press the Windows key, type cmd, and hit Enter or click on Command Prompt.
  2. In the Command Prompt window, type telnet and press Enter.
  3. If Telnet is installed correctly, you will see the Telnet prompt displayed. If you receive an error message, repeat the steps above to ensure Telnet is enabled.

Additional Tips

  • Using Telnet: To connect to a remote Telnet server, type telnet [hostname] [port] in the Command Prompt, replacing [hostname] with the server's address and [port] with the appropriate port number.
  • Security Note: Telnet transmits data in plain text, including usernames and passwords. For secure communication, consider using SSH (Secure Shell) instead of Telnet.