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How to Upload Files to the net
upload image - Most people have no problem downloading from the web. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you should store it. But how do you get a file from your computer up to the internet?
To get a file up to the internet, use FTP. That stands for 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 image - FTP software is more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and security measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload 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 obtain the feel of it, it is not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You'll 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 that a 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 lot of files, or huge files, you will want to spend just a little money of a professional FTP software. During the time of this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs lower than $100 USD.
Where to upload files to?
For those who have a website, you can upload your files there.
If you wish 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 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 other stuff to share with your friends, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably 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 will require for almost any FTP connection. Your host may 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 typical 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 many more. Note: You will probably not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) inside your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you are not sure. It is the most common kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username seems like an email address.
The FTP Port: You may not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is used almost universally.
