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How to Upload Files to the web

upload - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a link, then tell the browser where you can store it. But how do you get a file out of 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 image - FTP software program is more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.

FTP Software

upload file free - If you just want to upload several 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 obtain the feel of it, it is not too bad.

You can also use FTP software. You will 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 that 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 huge 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?

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

If you wish to share photos with people, you may not even need FTP software. You can find websites like Photobucket who have FTP capability built-in to their site. You obtain what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its own limits.

You can also buy "hosting". It's also possible to want to buy a domain name. In the event 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. Domains run about $20 annually or less.

How to upload the files.

Once you've a place to upload to, irrespective of which method of uploading you decide on, you will need certain information. Here is a list of information you will require for almost any FTP connection. Your host could have a few more things you'll 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 typical FTP host may appear to be: ftp.somewebsite.com
Starting or Home Folder: Your host must 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 are not sure. It is the most frequent kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username looks like an email address.
The FTP Port: May very well not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.