When you're ready to exit the Telnet session, simply type and press Enter .

Telnet, short for "telecommunications network," is a protocol that allows you to establish a text-based communication session with a remote computer or server. One popular destination for telnet enthusiasts is towel.blinkenlights.nl , a whimsical server that displays a simple, ASCII-art based game. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of running Telnet on Windows 10 and accessing towel.blinkenlights.nl.