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How to Upload Files to the net
upload music - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a hyperlink, then tell the browser where to store it. But wait, how do you get a file from your computer up to the internet?
To obtain a file up to the internet, use FTP. That represents File Transfer Protocol.
What is FTP?
FTP is really a very simple process. The assembler language code for straightforward FTP is only a few lines long.
upload free - FTP software program is more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload film - If you just want to upload several files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's some peculiarities. And it may try taking 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 costs nothing, 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 extremely user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP such as WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a bunch of files, or huge files, you will want to spend just 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.
If you wish to share photos with folks, you may not even need FTP software. You can find websites like Photobucket which have FTP capability integrated to their site. You receive what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may also want to buy a domain name. Should you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your friends, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll most likely want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 annually or less.
How to upload the files.
Once 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'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host may have a few more things you will have to enter.
The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A standard FTP host may look like: 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 numerous more. Note: You'll likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) within 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: May very well not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is used almost universally.
