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How to Upload Files to the net

upload film - Most people have no problem downloading from the web. You usually click a 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 get a file up to the internet, use FTP. That represents File Transfer Protocol.

What's FTP?

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

UploadGig - FTP software programs are more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.

FTP Software

upload pic - If 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's 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 which a lot of people like. It is extremely user friendly.

Then you have the professional FTP such as WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a bunch of files, or huge files, you will want to spend just a little money of a professional FTP software. During 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.

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 built-in 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. If you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your mates, 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, irrespective of which method of uploading you select, you will need certain information. Below is a list of information you will require for almost any FTP connection. Your host will have a few more things you will need to enter.

The FTP host: This is often an IP address (An IP address looks like 123.45.678.90) or perhaps 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 numerous more. Note: You will probably not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) inside your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you're not sure. It is the most frequent kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect if your username appears like an email address.
The FTP Port: May very well not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 can be used almost universally.