| Definition |
Telnet is a TCP-based, application-layer, Internet Standard protocol and an essential TCP/IP protocol for accessing remote computers. Through Telnet, an administrator or another user can access someone else's computer remotely.
Telnet is a Network protocol or service concept used to support addressing, transport, naming, management, authentication, or application communication.
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| Context & Usage |
This term is commonly used in software engineering, programming, scripting, application design, testing, and development lifecycle work.
Teams use this concept when diagnosing communication failures, documenting dependencies, and distinguishing application behavior from lower-level transport or naming services.
Related concepts include Routing.
Additional Resource: IANA Protocol Registries.
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