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How to Upload Files to the net
UploadGig - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a link, 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 get a file up to the internet, use FTP. That stands for File Transfer Protocol.
What's FTP?
FTP is really a very simple process. The assembler language code for simple FTP is only a few lines long.
upload pic - FTP software program is more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload file - In the event 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 some getting used to. But once you obtain the feel of it, it is not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You'll find free FTP software. Filezilla is free, and does not come with adware or any other such nonsense. And delay pills work quite well.
There is CuteFTP that a lot of people like. It is very user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP for example WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a lot of files, or very large files, you will want to spend just 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 individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You can find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability built in to their site. You obtain what you pay for, though. Photobucket have their limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. Should 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. Domains run about $20 each 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's a list of information you will require for almost any FTP connection. Your host may have a few more things you'll need to enter.
The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An IP address looks like 123.45.678.90) or perhaps a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A standard FTP host may appear to be: ftp.somewebsite.com
Starting or Home Folder: Your host must let you know this. Some common starting folders for websites are /public_html, /wwwroot, /httpdocs... There are numerous 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 aren't sure. It is the most frequent kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username appears like an email address.
The FTP Port: You may not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.
