How Do I Telnet a Url in Linux?
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Can you telnet a URL?

The real answer is: you cannot with telnet, cause this is an https-only reachable url. This will give you the https response. To somewhat expand on earlier answers, there are a few complications.

How do I telnet a port by URL?

Telnet: You should also test the connection using telnet as this allows you to specify the TCP port.

  1. Open a command prompt.
  2. Type in “telnet PORT>” and press enter.
  3. If a blank screen appears then the port is open, and the test is successful.

9 окт. 2020 г.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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