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How to Upload Files to the net

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

To acquire 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.

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

FTP Software

upload music - If you just want to upload a few files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's some peculiarities. And it may try taking a little getting used to. But once you obtain 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 delay pills work quite well.

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

Then you have the professional FTP such as WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a number of files, or huge files, you will want to spend a bit 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?

If you have a website, you can upload your files there.

If you wish to share photos with individuals, 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 also want to buy a domain name. In the event you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Domain names run about $20 each year or less.

How to upload the files.

Once you have a place to upload to, regardless of which method of uploading you decide on, 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 have to enter.

The FTP host: This is often a IP address (An IP address looks like 123.45.678.90) or 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 will likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) in 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. Don't be surprised if your username seems like an email address.
The FTP Port: You might not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.