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How to Upload Files to the Internet
upload file - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a hyperlink, 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 get a file up to the internet, use FTP. That stands for File Transfer Protocol.
What exactly is FTP?
FTP is actually a very simple process. The assembler language code for simple FTP is only a few lines long.
upload pic - FTP software programs are more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload film - Should you just want to upload a few files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's got some peculiarities. And it may take some getting used to. But once you receive the feel of it, it is not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You will find free FTP software. Filezilla is free of charge, and does not come with adware or other such nonsense. And delay pills work quite well.
There is CuteFTP which 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 bunch of files, or huge files, you will want to spend just a little 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 individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket which have FTP capability built-in to their site. You get what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its own limits.
You can also buy "hosting". It's also possible to want to buy a domain name. In the event you just want to upload photos or another stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll most likely want to buy a domain name. Domains 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 is a list of information you'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host will 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 perhaps a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A standard FTP host may appear to be: 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 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 common kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised 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.
