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How to Upload Files to the web
upload music - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you can store it. But wait, how do you get a file out of your computer up to the internet?
To acquire a file up to the internet, use FTP. That stands for File Transfer Protocol.
What's FTP?
FTP is really a very simple process. The assembler language code for simple FTP is only a few lines long.
upload free - FTP software programs are more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload music - 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 some getting used to. But once you obtain the feel of it, it isn't too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You'll find free FTP software. Filezilla is free, and does not come with adware or any other such nonsense. And it works quite well.
There is CuteFTP that a lot of people like. It is very user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP for example WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a number of files, or huge files, you will want to spend just a little money of a professional FTP software. During this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs under $100 USD.
Where to upload files to?
If you have a website, you can upload your files there.
If you want to share photos with people, you may not even need FTP software. You will find websites like Photobucket who have FTP capability built-in to their site. You receive what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its own limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. If you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your friends, 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, no matter which method of uploading you decide on, you will need certain information. Here is a list of information you will need for almost any FTP connection. Your host will have a few more things you'll need to enter.
The FTP host: This is often an IP address (An Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A standard FTP host may appear to be: 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 will likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) within 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. Expect if your username seems like an email address.
The FTP Port: You might not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 can be used almost universally.
