Telnet
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
An interactive, text-based communications session between a client and a host. It is used mainly for remote login and simple control services to systems with limited resources or to systems with limited needs for security.
Framework senses
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- A TCP-based, application-layer, Internet Standard protocol for remote login from one host to another.
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- Network protocol used to enable remote access to a server computer Scope Note: Commands typed are run on the remote server.
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- §1
- An interactive, text-based communications session between a client and a host. It is used mainly for remote login and simple control services to systems with limited resources or to systems with limited needs for security.