Enable Telnet on Windows

About this task

Windows does not have telnet turned on by default. Follow these instructions to enable it:

Procedure

  1. Type telnet in the Windows search box.
  2. Click Turn Windows features on or off (Control panel). The Windows Features dialog box opens.
  3. Scroll down to Telnet Client and click the checkbox.
  4. Click OK. Windows enables telnet.
  5. Click Close.