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How to Upload Files to the net
upload film - 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 how do you get a file from the computer up to the internet?
To acquire a file up to the internet, use FTP. That means File Transfer Protocol.
What exactly is FTP?
FTP is really a very simple process. The assembler language code for straightforward FTP is only a few lines long.
upload with direct link - FTP software is more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload - If 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 get the feel of it, it is not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You'll find free FTP software. Filezilla costs nothing, and does not come with adware or any other such nonsense. And delay pills work quite well.
There is CuteFTP that a lot of people like. It's very user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP such as WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a lot of files, or very large files, you will want to spend a bit money of a professional FTP software. During the time of this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs under $100 USD.
Where to upload files to?
When you have a website, you can upload your files there.
In order to share photos with people, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket which have FTP capability integrated to their site. You get what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its own limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. In the event you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 each year or less.
How to upload the files.
After you have a place to upload to, regardless of 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 could have a few more things you will need to enter.
The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An IP address looks like 123.45.678.90) or even 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 many more. Note: You will probably 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 common kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect if your username appears like an email address.
The FTP Port: May very well not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.
