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How to Upload Files to the web
upload file - Most people have no problem downloading from the web. You usually click a hyperlink, then tell the browser where you should store it. But wait, how do you get a file from your computer up to the internet?
To get a file up to the internet, use FTP. That represents File Transfer Protocol.
What's FTP?
FTP is truly a very simple process. The assembler language code for easy FTP is only a few lines long.
upload file - FTP software is more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.
FTP Software
upload image - Should you just want to upload a couple of files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It has some peculiarities. And it may try taking a little getting used to. But once you receive the feel of it, it isn't too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You can find free FTP software. Filezilla costs nothing, and does not come with adware or other such nonsense. And it works quite well.
There is CuteFTP that a lot of people like. It's very user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP such as WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a number of files, or huge files, you will want to spend a little money of a professional FTP software. During the time of this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs lower than $100 USD.
Where to upload files to?
For those who have a website, you can upload your files there.
If you wish to share photos with individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You will find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability built in to their site. You obtain what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. Should you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll most likely want to buy a domain name. Domain names run about $20 annually or less.
How to upload the files.
Once you have a place to upload to, irrespective of which method of uploading you select, you will need certain information. Here is a list of information you will need for almost any FTP connection. Your host may have a few more things you'll need to enter.
The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An Ip looks like 123.45.678.90) or even a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A typical FTP host may seem like: ftp.somewebsite.com
Starting or Home Folder: Your host must let you know this. Some common starting folders for websites are /public_html, /wwwroot, /httpdocs... There are numerous more. Note: You'll likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) within your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you're not sure. It is the most frequent kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username looks like an email address.
The FTP Port: You might not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 can be used almost universally.
