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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 link, 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 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 is more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload file free - 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 get the feel of it, it's not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You will find free FTP software. Filezilla is free of charge, 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 bunch of files, or large files, you will want to spend a little money of a professional FTP software. During 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.
In order to share photos with folks, you may not even need FTP software. You can find websites like Photobucket who have FTP capability integrated to their site. You obtain what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its own limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. In the event you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your pals, 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 decide on, you will need certain information. Here's a list of information you'll 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 perhaps a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A typical 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'll likely 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 typical kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username appears like an email address.
The FTP Port: May very well not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is used almost universally.
