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How to Upload Files to the web

upload music - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a hyperlink, then tell the browser where to store it. But exactly how do you get a file from the computer up to the internet?

To obtain a file up to the internet, use FTP. That means File Transfer Protocol.

What is FTP?

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

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

FTP Software

upload pic - In the event you just want to upload a few 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 isn't too bad.

You can also use FTP software. You will find free FTP software. Filezilla costs nothing, and does not come with adware or another such nonsense. And it works 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 large files, you will want to spend a bit 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?

If 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 receive what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their 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 most likely want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 each year or less.

How to upload the files.

Once you have a place to upload to, irrespective of which method of uploading you decide on, you will need certain information. Here's a list of information you will need for almost any FTP connection. Your host may have a few more things you'll need to enter.

The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or perhaps a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common FTP host may seem 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 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 typical kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username looks like an email address.
The FTP Port: May very well not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.