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How to Upload Files to the Internet
upload file - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a hyperlink, then tell the browser where you should store it. But exactly how do you get a file from the computer up to the internet?
To get a file up to the internet, use FTP. That means File Transfer Protocol.
What is FTP?
FTP is truly 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 security features, etc.
FTP Software
upload image - If 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's not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You will find free FTP software. Filezilla is free, and does not come with adware or another such nonsense. And delay pills work 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 bunch of files, or huge 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 under $100 USD.
Where to upload files to?
If you have a website, you can upload your files there.
In order 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 have their limits.
You can also buy "hosting". It's also possible to want to buy a domain name. In the event you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll almost certainly want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 each year or less.
How to upload the files.
Once you've a place to upload to, regardless of which method of uploading you decide on, you will need certain information. Here's a list of information you'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host may have a few more things you will need to enter.
The FTP host: This is often an IP address (An IP 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 probably not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) in your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you are not sure. It is the most common kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect if your username looks like an email address.
The FTP Port: You may not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 can be used almost universally.
