How to telnet URL?

To telnet to a URL, you essentially need to telnet to the IP address and port associated with that URL. Here's how to do it:

Steps to Telnet to an IP Address and Port

Here are the steps on how to use telnet to test a connection to a specific IP address and port:

1. Open a command prompt: On Windows, search for "cmd" or "command prompt" in the start menu. On macOS or Linux, open the Terminal application.

2. Type the telnet command: Use the following syntax:

   telnet <IP ADDRESS OF SERVER PC> <PORT>

   For example:

   telnet 123.45.67.89 80

   Replace 123.45.67.89 with the actual IP address of the server you want to connect to, and 80 with the port number. Port 80 is the standard port for HTTP (web) traffic.

3. Press Enter: Execute the command.

Interpreting the Results

• Blank Screen: If a blank screen appears after entering the command, it indicates that the port is open, and the telnet connection was successful.

• Connecting... or Error Message: If you receive a "Connecting..." message that hangs or an error message, it means something is blocking the connection to that port. This could be a firewall, the server not listening on that port, or network connectivity issues.

Converting a URL to an IP Address

Since telnet requires an IP address, you might need to find the IP address associated with a URL first. You can use the ping command or nslookup command in your command prompt or terminal. For example:

ping example.com

or

nslookup example.com

The output will show the IP address associated with example.com. Use this IP address in the telnet command as shown above.