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How to Upload Files to the Internet
upload image - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you should store it. But exactly how do you get a file from 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 really a very simple process. The assembler language code for easy FTP is only a few lines long.
upload file - FTP software programs are more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload film - Should you just want to upload a couple of 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 obtain the feel of it, it isn't too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You can find free FTP software. Filezilla is free, and does not come with adware or other such nonsense. And delay quite well.
There is CuteFTP that your lot of people like. It is extremely 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 little money of a professional FTP software. During 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 folks, you may not even need FTP software. You can find websites like Photobucket who have FTP capability built-in to their site. You receive what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its limits.
You can also buy "hosting". It's also possible to want to buy a domain name. If you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 each year or less.
How to upload the files.
After 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'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host could have a few more things you will have to enter.
The FTP host: This is often a IP address (An Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or perhaps 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 several 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 aren't sure. It is the most common kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Expect if your username looks like an email address.
The FTP Port: You might not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 can be used almost universally.
