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How to Upload Files to the net
upload image - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a hyperlink, then tell the browser where you should store it. But how do you get a file out of your 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 really a very simple process. The assembler language code for simple FTP is only a few lines long.
upload film - FTP software programs are more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload image - If you just want to upload a few 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 get the feel of it, it isn't too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You will find free FTP software. Filezilla is free of charge, 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's very user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP for example WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a number 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 lower than $100 USD.
Where to upload files to?
For those who 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 who have FTP capability built-in to their site. You get 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 another stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll most likely want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 per year or less.
How to upload the files.
Once you have a place to upload to, irrespective of which method of uploading you select, you will need certain information. Here is a list of information you will require for almost any FTP connection. Your host could have a few more things you will have to enter.
The FTP host: This is often an IP address (An Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or even a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common FTP host may look 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 will probably not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) inside 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 appears like an email address.
The FTP Port: You might not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.
