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How to Upload Files to the web
upload with direct link - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a hyperlink, then tell the browser where to store it. But wait, how do you get a file from the 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 really a very simple process. The assembler language code for simple 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 film - In the event you just want to upload a couple of files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It has some peculiarities. And it may try taking some getting used to. But once you get the feel of it, it's not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You will find free FTP software. Filezilla is free of charge, and does not come with adware or any other such nonsense. And it works quite well.
There is CuteFTP which a lot of people like. It is extremely 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 a bit money of a professional FTP software. During 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 want to share photos with individuals, you may not even need FTP software. You'll find websites like Photobucket who have FTP capability integrated to their site. You receive what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may also want to buy a domain name. Should you just want to upload photos or another stuff to share with your pals, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll almost certainly want to buy a domain name. Domain names run about $20 annually 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's a list of information you'll need for almost any FTP connection. Your host could have a few more things you will have to enter.
The FTP host: This can be an IP address (An IP address looks like 123.45.678.90) or perhaps 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 are 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 port. Port 21 is used almost universally.
