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How to Upload Files to the Internet

upload film - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a link, then tell the browser where you should 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 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 is more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.

FTP Software

upload image - If you just want to upload several 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 receive the feel of it, it's not too bad.

You can also use FTP software. You'll find free FTP software. Filezilla is free of charge, 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 for example WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a bunch 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 under $100 USD.

Where to upload files to?

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

In order to share photos with individuals, 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 even want to buy a domain name. Should 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. Websites run about $20 annually or less.

How to upload the files.

Once you have a place to upload to, no matter which method of uploading you select, 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 Ip looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common 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'll likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) within your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you're not sure. It is the most typical kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect 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.