File Telnet Server

A simple telnet server that allows clients to browse files and directories in a secure, sandboxed environment.

How to Run

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6 or higher

Running the Server

1. Basic usage (current directory as root):

   python3 telnet_file.py

   When prompted, press Enter to use the current directory, or specify a path.

2. Specify root directory as command line argument:

   python3 telnet_file.py /path/to/your/directory

3. Example:

   python3 telnet_file.py /home/user/Documents

Connecting to the Server

Once the server is running, you can connect using any telnet client:

telnet localhost 2323

Available Commands

• ls [path] - List directory contents
• cd [path] - Change directory
• cat <file> - Display file contents
• pwd - Show current directory
• help - Show help message
• quit or exit - Disconnect from server

Stopping the Server

Press Ctrl+C in the terminal where the server is running.

Security Note

The server only allows access to files within the specified root directory. Clients cannot access files outside this sandboxed environment.