rlogin

Log in to a remote host

$ rlogin remote_host

$ rlogin -l username remote_host

rlogin [options] host

rlogin starts a terminal session on a remote host. It provides remote login functionality similar to telnet but designed for trusted networks.
Note: rlogin transmits data unencrypted and is insecure. Use SSH for secure remote access.

-l, --user username

Specify remote username

Transmits credentials and session data in plain text. Not recommended for use over untrusted networks. SSH is the secure alternative.

Part of GNU inetutils, providing classic Unix networking utilities. Superseded by SSH for security reasons.

ssh(1), rsh(1), telnet(1)