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How to Upload Files to the web
upload image - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a link, then tell the browser where to store it. But wait, how do you get a file out of your computer up to the internet?
To obtain a file up to the internet, use FTP. That means File Transfer Protocol.
What exactly is FTP?
FTP is actually a very simple process. The assembler language code for straightforward FTP is only a few lines long.
upload film - FTP software is more elaborate obviously. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload file free - Should 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 obtain the feel of it, it is not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You can find free FTP software. Filezilla costs nothing, and does not come with adware or other such nonsense. And delay 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 bunch 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?
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 which have FTP capability integrated 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. Should you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your friends, 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, no matter which method of uploading you choose, you will need certain information. Below is a list of information you'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host could have a few more things you will need to enter.
The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An IP address looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common FTP host may appear to be: 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 several more. Note: You'll likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) in your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you're not sure. It is the most common 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 port. Port 21 is utilized almost universally.
