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How to Upload Files to the net
UploadGig - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a hyperlink, then tell the browser where you should store it. But wait, how do you get a file from the computer up to the internet?
To acquire a file up to the internet, use FTP. That represents File Transfer Protocol.
What is FTP?
FTP is actually a very simple process. The assembler language code for easy FTP is only a few lines long.
upload pic - FTP software programs are more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.
FTP Software
upload file - In the event you just want to upload several files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's some peculiarities. And it may take 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 costs nothing, and does not come with adware or any other such nonsense. And delay quite well.
There is CuteFTP which 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 huge files, you will want to spend just a little money of a professional FTP software. At the time of 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.
If you want to share photos with folks, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket which have FTP capability integrated to their site. You obtain what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may also 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 almost certainly want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 per year or less.
How to upload the files.
After 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'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host could have a few more things you'll need to enter.
The FTP host: This is often a IP address (An Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A standard FTP host may appear to be: 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 (/) in your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you're not sure. It is the most typical 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 port. Port 21 can be used almost universally.
