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How to Upload Files to the web

upload music - Most people have no problem downloading from 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 obtain a file up to the internet, use FTP. That means File Transfer Protocol.

What's FTP?

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

upload free - FTP software is more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.

FTP Software

upload pic - 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 try taking a little getting used to. But once you get the feel of it, it's not too bad.

You can also use FTP software. You'll find free FTP software. Filezilla is free of charge, and does not come with adware or another such nonsense. And delay quite well.

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

Then you have the professional FTP for example WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a lot of files, or very large files, you will want to spend a little money of a professional FTP software. During this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs less than $100 USD.

Where to upload files to?

If you 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'll find websites like Photobucket who have FTP capability integrated 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. Domain names run about $20 annually 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's a list of information you will need for almost any FTP connection. Your host could have a few more things you will need to enter.

The FTP host: This is often a 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 seem like: 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 numerous more. Note: You will probably not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) inside your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you're not sure. It is the most typical 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.