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How to Upload Files to the Internet

upload pic - Most people have no problem downloading from the web. You usually click a web 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 obtain a file up to the internet, use FTP. That stands for 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.

upload music - FTP software programs are more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.

FTP Software

upload with direct link - Should you just want to upload a few files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It has some peculiarities. And it may try taking some getting used to. But once you get the feel of it, it is 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 pills work quite well.

There is CuteFTP that your lot of people like. It's very user friendly.

Then you have the professional FTP such as WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a bunch of files, or large 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 lower than $100 USD.

Where to upload files to?

For those who have a website, you can upload your files there.

In order to share photos with individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You can find websites like Photobucket which have FTP capability built-in to their site. You receive what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its own 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 any other stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll most likely want to buy a domain name. Websites 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 decide on, 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 can be an IP address (An Ip 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 numerous more. Note: You will likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) within your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you are not sure. It is the most common kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect if your username seems 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.