With the "telnet" command you can test if a port is open

Introduction

Using the telnet command you can test if a port is open.

Solution

You can check if a port is open in your network by issuing the telnet command. If it is open, you will see a blank screen after issuing the command:

telnet [domainname or ip] [port]

where

• [domainname or ip] is the domain name or IP address of the server to which you are trying to connect
• [port] is the port number where the server is listening

If the port is open, you will see a blank screen. This will mean that connection is successful.

For example

telnet rpc.acronis.com 443

(!) In Windows Vista and Windows 7 you may need to enable telnet first:

• Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Programs;
• Under Programs and features, click Turn Windows features on or off;
• Tick off both Telnet Client and Telnet Server;
• Click OK.

More information

If backup to Acronis Cloud is failing, use Acronis Cloud Connection Verification Tool to check the connection.

See also:

• Acronis Cloud Access Ports and Hostnames
• Acronis Internet Security Suite 2010: Antivirus Access Port and Hostname