How To Install Telnet on Fedora 39

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Telnet on Fedora 39. Telnet, a network protocol that has been around since the dawn of the internet, remains a vital tool in the arsenal of system administrators and IT professionals. It provides remote access to servers and other network devices, enabling users to manage and troubleshoot these systems from anywhere in the world.

This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of the Telnet on a Fedora 39.

Prerequisites

Before diving into the installation process, let’s ensure that you have everything you need:

• A server running one of the following operating systems: Fedora 39.
• It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
• You will need access to the terminal to execute commands. Fedora 39 provides the Terminal application for this purpose. It can be found in your Applications menu.
• A network connection or internet access to download the Telnet repository.
• A non-root sudo user or access to the root user. We recommend acting as a non-root sudo user, however, as you can harm your system if you’re not careful when acting as the root.

Install Telnet on Fedora 39

Step 1. Keeping your Fedora system up-to-date is a fundamental best practice in system administration. It ensures that you have the latest security patches, bug fixes, and feature enhancements. To update your Fedora system, open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo dnf clean all
sudo dnf update

Step 2. Installing Telnet on Fedora 39.

With your system updated, you’re ready to install Telnet. Fedora includes Telnet in its standard repository, simplifying the installation process. To install Telnet, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo dnf install telnet telnet-server

This command installs both the Telnet client and server packages. The client allows you to connect to other Telnet servers, while the server enables other systems to connect to your Fedora machine.

By default, the Telnet service does not start automatically when the system boots. To start the service immediately, use the following command:

sudo systemctl start telnet.socket

Step 3. Configure Telnet Service.

Once Telnet is installed, you may need to configure the service to suit your specific needs. The systemctl command provides a range of options for managing the Telnet service. For instance, to stop the Telnet service, you can use the following command:

sudo systemctl stop telnet.socket

To disable the Telnet service from starting automatically at boot, use this command:

sudo systemctl disable telnet.socket

Remember, disabling the Telnet service does not uninstall it. It merely prevents it from starting automatically. You can still start it manually when needed.

Step 4. Using Telnet on Fedora 39

With Telnet installed and configured, you’re ready to start using it. Telnet operates through a command-line interface, allowing you to send commands to remote servers. Here’s an example of how to use Telnet to connect to a remote server:

telnet [hostname or IP address] [port]

Replace [hostname or IP address] with the address of the server you want to connect to, and [port] with the port number. If the connection is successful, you’ll be able to interact with the remote server directly.

You can also use Telnet to check the status of a remote service. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting network issues. The command is the same as the one used to connect to a server.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Telnet. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing the Telnet on your Fedora 39 system. For additional or useful information, we recommend you check the official Telnet website.