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How to Upload Files to the web

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

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

What exactly is FTP?

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

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

FTP Software

upload with direct link - In the event 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 a little getting used to. But once you obtain the feel of it, it isn't too bad.

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

There is CuteFTP that your lot of people like. It is very user friendly.

Then you have the professional FTP for example WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a number of files, or huge files, you will want to spend a bit money of a professional FTP software. During the time of this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs lower than $100 USD.

Where to upload files to?

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

If you want to share photos with people, you may not even need FTP software. You will find websites like Photobucket which have FTP capability built-in to their site. You obtain what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their limits.

You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. Should you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your friends, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll most likely want to buy a domain name. Domain names run about $20 each year or less.

How to upload the files.

After you have a place to upload to, no matter which method of uploading you select, you will need certain information. Here's 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 Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or perhaps a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common FTP host may seem 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 numerous more. Note: You'll likely 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 typical 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 used almost universally.