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How to Upload Files to the web
upload - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a hyperlink, then tell the browser where to store it. But exactly how do you get a file from your computer up to the internet?
To obtain a file up to the internet, use FTP. That stands for File Transfer Protocol.
What's FTP?
FTP is truly a very simple process. The assembler language code for easy FTP is only a few lines long.
upload file - FTP software program is more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload film - If 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 receive the feel of it, it's 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 other such nonsense. And delay pills work 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 number of files, or huge files, you will want to spend a bit money of a professional FTP software. During this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs under $100 USD.
Where to upload files to?
If 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 can find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability integrated 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 friends, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Domain names run about $20 annually or less.
How to upload the files.
Once you've a place to upload to, regardless of which method of uploading you choose, you will need certain information. Here is a list of information you will require for almost any FTP connection. Your host may have a few more things you will need to enter.
The FTP host: This is often a IP address (An Ip looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A standard FTP host may look 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 typical kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username looks like an email address.
The FTP Port: You might not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.
