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How to Upload Files to the web
upload with direct link - Most people have no problem downloading from the web. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you can 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 stands for File Transfer Protocol.
What's FTP?
FTP is truly a very simple process. The assembler language code for straightforward FTP is only a few lines long.
upload file - FTP software is more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload film - Should you just want to upload a few files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's some peculiarities. And it may try taking some getting used to. But once you get 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 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 lot 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?
For those who have a website, you can upload your files there.
In order to share photos with folks, you may not even need FTP software. You will find websites like Photobucket which 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. If you just want to upload photos or other stuff to share with your pals, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll almost certainly want to buy a domain name. Websites run about $20 each year or less.
How to upload the files.
After you have a place to upload to, regardless of 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 Internet protocol address looks like 123.45.678.90) or even a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common 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 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're not sure. It is the most frequent kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username seems like an email address.
The FTP Port: You might not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 can be used almost universally.
