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How to Upload Files to the web

UploadGig - Most people have no problem downloading from 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 exactly is FTP?

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

upload film - FTP software is more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.

FTP Software

UploadGig - Should you just want to upload a couple of files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's some peculiarities. And it may try taking some getting used to. But once you get 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 pills work quite well.

There is CuteFTP which a lot of people like. It's 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 little money of a professional FTP software. At the time of this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs under $100 USD.

Where to upload files to?

For those who have a website, you can upload your files there.

In order to share photos with people, you may not even need FTP software. You will find websites like Photobucket which have FTP capability integrated to their site. You receive what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their limits.

You can also buy "hosting". You may also want to buy a domain name. Should you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your friends, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 per year or less.

How to upload the files.

Once you have a place to upload to, no matter which method of uploading you select, you will need certain information. Here is 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 an IP address (An Ip looks like 123.45.678.90) or even a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A typical 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 several more. Note: You'll 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 frequent kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect if your username appears like an email address.
The FTP Port: You might not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.