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How to Upload Files to the web
upload free - Most people have no problem downloading from the Internet. You usually click a link, then tell the browser where to store it. But exactly how do you get a file from the computer up to the internet?
To obtain a file up to the internet, use FTP. That stands for File Transfer Protocol.
What is FTP?
FTP is actually a very simple process. The assembler language code for easy FTP is only a few lines long.
upload with direct link - FTP software is more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and security features, etc.
FTP Software
upload free - 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 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 another such nonsense. And it works 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 lot of files, or huge files, you will want to spend a little money of a professional FTP software. During the time of this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs under $100 USD.
Where to upload files to?
If you have a website, you can upload your files there.
If you want to share photos with people, you may not even need FTP software. You'll 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 also want to buy a domain name. If you just want to upload photos or any 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 annually or less.
How to upload the files.
Once you've 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 have to enter.
The FTP host: This is often a IP address (An IP address looks like 123.45.678.90) or a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A typical FTP host may look 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 numerous 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 frequent 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 is used almost universally.
