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How to Upload Files to the net
upload free - 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 from the computer up to the internet?
To acquire a file up to the internet, use FTP. That represents File Transfer Protocol.
What's FTP?
FTP is actually a very simple process. The assembler language code for straightforward FTP is only a few lines long.
upload image - FTP software program is more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and security features, 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'll 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 which a lot of people like. It is very user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP such as WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a number of files, or huge files, you will want to spend a bit money of a professional FTP software. During this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs lower 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 built-in to their site. You get what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may also want to buy a domain name. In the event you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Domain names run about $20 each year or less.
How to upload the files.
Once you have a place to upload to, no matter which method of uploading you choose, 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'll need to enter.
The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or perhaps a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common FTP host may seem 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 will likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) in your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you aren't sure. It is the most frequent 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 main harbour. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.
