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How to Upload Files to the web

upload with direct link - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you should store it. But how do you get a file from your computer up to the internet?

To obtain a file up to the internet, use FTP. That stands for File Transfer Protocol.

What is FTP?

FTP is truly a very simple process. The assembler language code for easy FTP is only a few lines long.

upload file - FTP software programs are more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.

FTP Software

UploadGig - Should you just want to upload a few 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's 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 another such nonsense. And it works quite well.

There is CuteFTP which a lot of people like. It is very user friendly.

Then you have the professional FTP including 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. During 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.

If you want to share photos with people, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability built in to their site. You obtain what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their limits.

You can also buy "hosting". You may even 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 most likely want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 annually or less.

How to upload the files.

Once you've a place to upload to, no matter which method of uploading you select, you will need certain information. Below 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 is often an IP address (An IP address looks like 123.45.678.90) or even a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common FTP host may appear to be: 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 (/) inside your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you are not 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 used almost universally.