How to End a Telnet Session

Telnet is an essential tool for low-bandwidth remote access network administration.

Telnet is a computer service supported by most network devices -- such as routers, switches and firewalls -- and server platforms, enabling remote command line access for administration. Exiting a telnet session by closing the command line window is inconvenient if you need to telnet to a different device. Close a telnet session using the "quit" command so the command line window remains open.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Windows 7 computer with the telnet client enabled
• Telnet session established with a telnet server

Instructions

1. Click the bar at the top of the telnet command line window.

2. Press the "Ctrl" and "]" keys on the keyboard at the same time.

3. Type "quit" at the command prompt and press "Enter."

References

• Chipkin Automation Systems: How to End a Telnet Session (Windows, Linux, Mac)
• Microsoft: Telnet Commands