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How to Upload Files to the Internet
upload free - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where to store it. But how do you get a file from your computer up to the internet?
To acquire 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 simple FTP is only a few lines long.
upload pic - FTP software program is more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.
FTP Software
upload film - Should 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'll find free FTP software. Filezilla is free, and does not come with adware or another such nonsense. And delay quite well.
There is CuteFTP which a lot of people like. It is very user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP including WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a number of files, or large files, you will want to spend just a little money of a professional FTP software. At the time of this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs under $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 people, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability built-in to their site. You get 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. 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. Websites run about $20 each year or less.
How to upload the files.
After you have a place to upload to, irrespective of which method of uploading you decide on, you will need certain information. Here's a list of information you will require for almost any FTP connection. Your host may 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 common FTP host may appear to be: ftp.somewebsite.com
Starting or Home Folder: Your host will need to let you know this. Some common starting folders for websites are /public_html, /wwwroot, /httpdocs... There are many more. Note: You will likely 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: May very well not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.
