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How to Upload Files to the web
upload pic - 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 exactly how do you get a file from your computer up to the internet?
To acquire a file up to the internet, use FTP. That stands for File Transfer Protocol.
What's FTP?
FTP is actually a very simple process. The assembler language code for simple FTP is only a few lines long.
upload file - FTP software is more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload file free - In the event you just want to upload a few 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 is not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You can find free FTP software. Filezilla is free of charge, and does not come with adware or another such nonsense. And it works quite well.
There is CuteFTP that a lot of people like. It is extremely user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP for example WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a number of files, or large files, you will want to spend a bit money of a professional FTP software. At the time of 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.
If you want to share photos with individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You will find websites like Photobucket which have FTP capability built in to their site. You obtain what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may also want to buy a domain name. Should you just want to upload photos or another stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 each year or less.
How to upload the files.
Once you've a place to upload to, no matter which method of uploading you decide on, you will need certain information. Here is a list of information you'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host could 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 even a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A typical FTP host may look 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 many 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're not sure. It is the most frequent kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect if your username appears like an email address.
The FTP Port: You may not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.
