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How to Upload Files to the web
UploadGig - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you should store it. But wait, 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 stands for File Transfer Protocol.
What exactly is FTP?
FTP is really a very simple process. The assembler language code for straightforward FTP is only a few lines long.
upload film - FTP software is more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.
FTP Software
UploadGig - In the event you just want to upload several files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's got some peculiarities. And it may try taking a little getting used to. But once you get the feel of it, it isn't 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 it works quite well.
There is CuteFTP which a lot of people like. It is very user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP including WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a bunch of files, or large 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.
In order to share photos with individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You can find websites like Photobucket who have FTP capability built in 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. In the event you just want to upload photos or another stuff to share with your friends, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll most likely want to buy a domain name. Domain names run about $20 per year or less.
How to upload the files.
Once you have a place to upload to, regardless of which method of uploading you decide on, 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 need to enter.
The FTP host: This is often an IP address (An IP address looks like 123.45.678.90) or even a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A typical FTP host may seem like: 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 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. Expect if your username looks like an email address.
The FTP Port: You may not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 can be used almost universally.
