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How to Upload Files to the Internet

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

What's FTP?

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

UploadGig - FTP software is more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.

FTP Software

upload free - 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 take some getting used to. But once you get the feel of it, it's not too bad.

You can also use FTP software. You can 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 lot of files, or huge files, you will want to spend just a little money of a professional FTP software. During 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 has its own limits.

You can also buy "hosting". It's also possible to want to buy a domain name. Should you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll almost certainly want to buy a domain name. Domains 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 decide on, you will need certain information. Below is a list of information you will need for almost any FTP connection. Your host may have a few more things you will have to enter.

The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An Ip looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A typical 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 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: You may not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.