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How to Upload Files to the Internet
upload image - Most people have no problem downloading from the web. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where to store it. But wait, how do you get a file out of your computer up to the internet?
To obtain a file up to the internet, use FTP. That means 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 film - FTP software is more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload pic - In the event you just want to upload several files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It has some peculiarities. And it may take some getting used to. But once you obtain the feel of it, it is not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You will find free FTP software. Filezilla costs nothing, and does not come with adware or other such nonsense. And delay pills work quite well.
There is CuteFTP which a lot of people like. It is extremely user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP including WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a lot of files, or very large files, you will want to spend a bit money of a professional FTP software. During the time of this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs less than $100 USD.
Where to upload files to?
When you have a website, you can upload your files there.
If you want to share photos with folks, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability integrated to their site. You get what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may also want to buy a domain name. Should you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll most likely want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 each year or less.
How to upload the files.
After you have a place to upload to, regardless of which method of uploading you select, you will need certain information. Here is a list of information you will require for almost any FTP connection. Your host may have a few more things you will need to enter.
The FTP host: This is often a IP address (An Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common FTP host may look 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 many more. Note: You will probably not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) inside your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you aren't sure. It is the most typical 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 main harbour. Port 21 is used almost universally.
