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How to Upload Files to the web

upload image - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you can store it. But exactly 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 means File Transfer Protocol.

What's FTP?

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

upload file free - FTP software programs are more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.

FTP Software

UploadGig - Should you just want to upload a couple of files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's 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 quite well.

There is CuteFTP that your 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 number of files, or large files, you will want to spend just 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.

If you want to share photos with individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket which 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. In the event you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your pals, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 per year or less.

How to upload the files.

Once you have a place to upload to, regardless of which method of uploading you decide on, you will need certain information. Here is a list of information you'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host will 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 need to let you know this. Some common starting folders for websites are /public_html, /wwwroot, /httpdocs... There are many 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 common kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username looks like an email address.
The FTP Port: You may not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is used almost universally.