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How to Upload Files to the net

upload file - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a web link, 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.

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

FTP Software

upload film - In the event you just want to upload a few 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 is 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 any 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 lot of files, or huge files, you will want to spend just a little money of a professional FTP software. During the time of 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.

In order to share photos with individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You can find websites like Photobucket which have FTP capability built-in to their site. You obtain what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its limits.

You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. In the event you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your pals, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll almost certainly want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 annually or less.

How to upload the files.

Once you've a place to upload to, no matter 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 will have a few more things you will have 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 look like: 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'll likely 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 common kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect if your username appears like an email address.
The FTP Port: You may not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 can be used almost universally.