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How to Upload Files to the web

upload free - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a link, then tell the browser where you should store it. But exactly how do you get a file from the computer up to the internet?

To acquire a file up to the internet, use FTP. That represents File Transfer Protocol.

What is FTP?

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

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

FTP Software

upload music - Should you just want to upload a couple of files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's got some peculiarities. And it may try taking some getting used to. But once you receive the feel of it, it is not too bad.

You can also use FTP software. You will find free FTP software. Filezilla costs nothing, 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 for example WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a lot 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?

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

If you wish to share photos with folks, you may not even need FTP software. You will find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability integrated to their site. You get what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their 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 another stuff to share with your friends, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll almost certainly want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 each year or less.

How to upload the files.

Once you've a place to upload to, no matter which method of uploading you select, you will need certain information. Below is a list of information you'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host may have a few more things you will need to enter.

The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An Ip looks like 123.45.678.90) or perhaps a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A standard FTP host may look 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 many 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 are not sure. It is the most frequent kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect if your username looks like an email address.
The FTP Port: May very well not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.