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How to Upload Files to the net
upload film - Most people have no problem downloading from the web. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you should 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 actually a very simple process. The assembler language code for easy FTP is only a few lines long.
upload pic - FTP software programs are more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload free - In the event you just want to upload a couple of files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's got 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 is free, and does not come with adware or another such nonsense. And delay quite well.
There is CuteFTP that a lot of people like. It is extremely user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP such as 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 individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You'll 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". It's also possible to want to buy a domain name. If you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your friends, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 annually or less.
How to upload the files.
Once you've a place to upload to, no matter which method of uploading you choose, you will need certain information. Below is a list of information you'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host will have a few more things you will need to enter.
The FTP host: This is often a IP address (An Ip looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common FTP host may seem like: ftp.somewebsite.com
Starting or Home Folder: Your host will have to let you know this. Some common starting folders for websites are /public_html, /wwwroot, /httpdocs... There are several 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 are not sure. It is the most typical kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect 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 used almost universally.
