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How to Upload Files to the net

upload file - Most people have no problem downloading from the web. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you should 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 stands for File Transfer Protocol.

What is FTP?

FTP is truly 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 needless to say. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.

FTP Software

upload music - In the event you just want to upload several files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It has some peculiarities. And it may try taking a little 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, and does not come with adware or other such nonsense. And delay quite well.

There is CuteFTP which a 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 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.

If you wish 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 get what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its limits.

You can also buy "hosting". You may also want to buy a domain name. In the event you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your friends, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 per year or less.

How to upload the files.

Once you've 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 will need for almost any FTP connection. Your host will have a few more things you'll need 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 look like: ftp.somewebsite.com
Starting or Home Folder: Your host must 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 aren't sure. It is the most common 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 utilized almost universally.