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How to Upload Files to the web

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

To get a file up to the internet, use FTP. That represents 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 file free - FTP software programs are more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.

FTP Software

UploadGig - Should you just want to upload several 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 can find free FTP software. Filezilla is free of charge, and does not come with adware or other such nonsense. And delay quite well.

There is CuteFTP that your lot of people like. It is 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 very 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 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 folks, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability built in to their site. You receive 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 any other stuff to share with your pals, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 annually or less.

How to upload the files.

After you have a place to upload to, regardless of which method of uploading you choose, you will need certain information. Here's 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 can be 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 numerous more. Note: You'll likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) within 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. Don't be surprised if your username appears like an email address.
The FTP Port: May very well not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is used almost universally.