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How to Upload Files to the Internet
upload free - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a hyperlink, then tell the browser where to 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 is FTP?
FTP is really a very simple process. The assembler language code for straightforward FTP is only a few lines long.
upload pic - FTP software program is more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.
FTP Software
upload - In the event you just want to upload a couple of files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It has some peculiarities. And it may take some getting used to. But once you receive the feel of it, it isn't too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You'll find free FTP software. Filezilla is free, and does not come with adware or other such nonsense. And delay quite well.
There is CuteFTP that your 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 very large 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?
For those who have a website, you can upload your files there.
If you want to share photos with folks, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability integrated to their site. You receive what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its own limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. If you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll almost certainly want to buy a domain name. Domain names run about $20 annually or less.
How to upload the files.
After you have a place to upload to, no matter 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 could have a few more things you will have to enter.
The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An Ip looks like 123.45.678.90) or even 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 several 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're not sure. It is the most frequent kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username appears like an email address.
The FTP Port: You may not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 is used almost universally.
