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How to Upload Files to the net
upload - 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 wait, how do you get a file out of your computer up to the internet?
To get a file up to the internet, use FTP. That means File Transfer Protocol.
What's FTP?
FTP is really a very simple process. The assembler language code for straightforward FTP is only a few lines long.
upload film - FTP software programs are more elaborate of course. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload music - 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 try taking some getting used to. But once you receive the feel of it, it is not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You will find free FTP software. Filezilla costs nothing, and does not come with adware or 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 including WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a number of files, or very large 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 under $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 will find websites like Photobucket which have FTP capability built-in to their site. You receive what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its own limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. If you just want to upload photos or any other stuff to share with your mates, 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 choose, you will need certain information. Here's a list of information you will require for almost any FTP connection. Your host could have a few more things you'll need to enter.
The FTP host: This is often an IP address (An Internet protocol 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 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 are not sure. It is the most typical kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username seems like an email address.
The FTP Port: May very well not ever have to enter the port. Port 21 can be used almost universally.
