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How to Upload Files to the Internet
upload with direct link - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you should store it. But wait, how do you get a file from your computer up to the internet?
To obtain a file up to the internet, use FTP. That means File Transfer Protocol.
What exactly is FTP?
FTP is really a very simple process. The assembler language code for easy FTP is only a few lines long.
upload file free - FTP software programs are more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload pic - In the event you just want to upload several files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's got some peculiarities. And it may try taking some getting used to. But once you receive the feel of it, it isn't too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You'll find free FTP software. Filezilla costs nothing, and does not come with adware or any other such nonsense. And it works quite well.
There is CuteFTP that a 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 number of files, or very large files, you will want to spend a little 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?
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'll find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability built in to their site. You get what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. If you just want to upload photos or another stuff to share with your pals, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll almost certainly 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 choose, 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 is often a IP address (An IP address looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A standard FTP host may seem 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 many more. Note: You'll likely 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 might not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 is used almost universally.
