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How to Upload Files to the web
upload free - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a hyperlink, then tell the browser where you can store it. But exactly how do you get a file from the 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 truly a very simple process. The assembler language code for easy FTP is only a few lines long.
upload film - FTP software programs are more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload file free - Should you just want to upload a couple of 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 isn't too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You can find free FTP software. Filezilla costs nothing, and does not come with adware or another such nonsense. And it works quite well.
There is CuteFTP that your 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 large files, you will want to spend a bit money of a professional FTP software. At the time of this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs less 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 folks, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability built in to their site. You receive 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 other stuff to share with your pals, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll most likely want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 each year or less.
How to upload the files.
After 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'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host will have a few more things you will have to enter.
The FTP host: This is often a IP address (An Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or perhaps a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common FTP host may seem 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 numerous more. Note: You will likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) in your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you are not 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: May very well not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 is used almost universally.
