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Getting Started

Get up and running with Telnety in under 5 minutes. This guide covers installation, the interface, and creating your first SSH connection.

1. Install Telnety

Download the installer for your operating system from the download page. Telnety supports Windows 10+, macOS 11+, and Ubuntu 22.04+.

# Linux installation
sudo dpkg -i telnety-0.1.0-amd64.deb

2. The Interface

When you first launch Telnety, you will see:

  • Sidebar — Host tree, groups, and quick connect
  • Tab Bar — Active connections as tabs, drag to reorder
  • Terminal — Full xterm.js terminal with WebGL rendering
  • Status Bar — Connection status, protocol, latency, broadcast indicator

3. Create Your First Connection

  1. Click the + button in the sidebar or use Quick Connect (Ctrl+K) to open the new host dialog.
  2. Fill in the details: hostname, port (default 22 for SSH), username, and authentication method (password or SSH key).
  3. Click Connect to establish the session. The terminal tab will open automatically.
  4. Save the host by clicking the save icon. It will appear in your host tree for one-click reconnection.

4. Quick Connect

Press Ctrl+K to open Quick Connect. Type a connection string like user@host:port and hit Enter to connect instantly.

Next Steps