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How to Upload Files to the Internet

upload film - Most people have no problem downloading on 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 represents File Transfer Protocol.

What is FTP?

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

upload music - FTP software programs are more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.

FTP Software

upload free - Should you just want to upload a few files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It has some peculiarities. And it may take some getting used to. But once you obtain the feel of it, it is not too bad.

You can also use FTP software. You'll find free FTP software. Filezilla is free, and does not come with adware or any other such nonsense. And delay pills work quite well.

There is CuteFTP which a lot of people like. It's very user friendly.

Then you have the professional FTP including WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a bunch of files, or very large 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?

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

In order to share photos with people, 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 also want to buy a domain name. Should you just want to upload photos or another stuff to share with your pals, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll most likely want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 per year 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. Below is a list of information you'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host could 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 have to let you know this. Some common starting folders for websites are /public_html, /wwwroot, /httpdocs... There are several more. Note: You will probably 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 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.