This originally appeared on the Annexe.
Using OpenSSL:
openssl s_client -connect hostname.tld:443
And if you’re testing an xmpp server:
openssl s_client -connect hostname.tld:5222 -starttls xmpp
Use the -ssl3 command if you know you’re dealing with an older server.
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