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How to Upload Files to the net

upload - Most people have no problem downloading from the web. 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 represents File Transfer Protocol.

What's FTP?

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

upload file free - FTP software program is more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.

FTP Software

upload music - Should you just want to upload several files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's some peculiarities. And it may try taking some getting used to. But once you receive the feel of it, it isn't 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 other such nonsense. And it works quite well.

There is CuteFTP that your lot of people like. It is very user friendly.

Then you have the professional FTP such as 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 less 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 individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You can find websites like Photobucket that 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 also want to buy a domain name. In the event you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your friends, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll almost certainly want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 per year or less.

How to upload the files.

After you have a place to upload to, irrespective of which method of uploading you select, you will need certain information. Here's a list of information you will require for almost any FTP connection. Your host may 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 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 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 (/) inside 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 seems like an email address.
The FTP Port: May very well not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 is used almost universally.