Alternatively, using PowerShell (Admin):
Microsoft disabled the Telnet client by default starting with Windows Vista to encourage the use of more secure protocols like SSH. However, enabling it is a straightforward process: windows telnet
The most common modern use case for the Windows Telnet client is testing port connectivity. While tools like ping are useful, they only tell you if a host is up; they do not tell you if a specific service (like a web server or email server) is reachable. windows telnet
Quickly verify if a firewall is blocking a specific port: windows telnet
Alternatively, using PowerShell (Admin):
Microsoft disabled the Telnet client by default starting with Windows Vista to encourage the use of more secure protocols like SSH. However, enabling it is a straightforward process:
The most common modern use case for the Windows Telnet client is testing port connectivity. While tools like ping are useful, they only tell you if a host is up; they do not tell you if a specific service (like a web server or email server) is reachable.
Quickly verify if a firewall is blocking a specific port: