Yes, you can access a Sphynx Server via telnet.

Telnet is used to access a remote computer on the Internet to run programs and use the operating system on that remote computer.
A Sphynx Server account may be accessed via telnet

Server details managed via telnet.

Among others, the most common work you will be doing using telnet to access your server include:

• Creating, deleting, moving directories (which you can do via ftp as well)
• Compiling C code to create cgi programs, modules
• Running Getstats - an access statistics analysis program
• Adding user accounts - for Sphynx Server 2 only
• Udating your email alias files - to add or delete email aliases - Server 1 or Server 2
• Installing new cgi programs or scripts (many available free on the Internet) to make your server more functional
• Changing file and directory permissions

Copyright © 1996, Sphynx Web Solutions. All rights reserved. All brand names and product names used on these web pages are trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. Direct questions or comments to webmaster@sphynx.com.