What exactly is an FTP upload?

Question

I have an adress for an FTP upload that I am typing in to my browser but it is comming back saying that the URL was not found on the page. I don't really understand what FTP's are..Is my adress incorrect or do I have to access FTPs through something other than my internet browser?

Answer 1

Yes an FTP client which is basically like a file manager.



As browser traffic uses the prefix http:// it uses ftp:// so you can sometimes access and download files using a browser but its not very common.

Answer 2

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. Basically its a set of rules that are used when transferring files.



Its hard to tell you what is wrong without seeing the address. Most people who setup FTP's are using a server or a computer acting as a server or a FTP program to host the file which makes it available for others to download.



Here is where I am confused by your question. You said its an FTP Upload address. Are you trying to upload a file to an FTP Site or Server? Or are you trying to download something from an FTP Site or Server?



Usually with uploads, only the person who is managing the host server or the host site can do uploads. Unless they have granted admin rights to other people, usually people they know and trust.



FTP's are used by businesses who need a secure way to transfer files from one site or business to another. They are also used by people who transfer numerous files on a regular basis or huge files that are too big for email.



Edit:

If you have a server then you can just store the files on there. The only reason you would need an FTP Client is if you need to access to them from a remote location. Even that can be worked around with Google Documents.



A database is used to store data. An example of a database program is MS Access. It has fields that are similar to MS Excel and all you are doing is inputting your data. Do you know what kind of database program you will be using? You may not even need an FTP Client.



At my workplace all we use FTP Software for is to send and receive data to/from outside parties using a secure connection. Just FYI, you should test any software in the test environment before going live with it. I'd hate to see your data fall in the wrong hands due to untested software, especially with confidential information like patient info.

Answer 3

Just as downloading refers to copying a file to your computer from another over the internet, uploading refers to the reverse: copying a file from your computer to another one. The reason you are seeing a "URL was not found" message is because you have not yet created it at that location.



While every web browser can download files using FTP, not all can upload files, so you will probably need a special FTP program for this.



If you have Windows, popular FTP programs include:

FileZilla [ http://filezilla-project.org/ ] and WinSCP [ http://winscp.net/ ]. If you have a Mac, it probably comes with an FTP program. I have not used any of these programs, so I can't give any specific information about them.



I hope this helps you.

Answer 4

FTP is File Transfer Protocol. It's a set of rules that govern the transfer of a file from one host to another.

An upload is when you are transferring a file from your local PC to a remote PC somewhere else on the network or the Internet(work).

you can transfer files one of several different ways, by using your web browser and typing in ftp:// and logging in, by using your cmd prompt and running the ftp command or by using an FTP client which is a graphical Windows application that will allow you to simply drag and drop files from your local machine to the remote machine.



Try opening up Start, Run and type in CMD. Press enter. type in



ftp



see what happens. If it still comes back as an error, then you may either have a mistaken name or the remote site may be down.



For a beginner who doesn't want to remember the FTP commands, you can download any one of the free FTP clients out there:



http://www.winscp.net



http://www.filezilla-project.org



http://freeware.intrastar.net/ftp.htm

Answer 5

FTP is a protocol (File Transfer Protocol).

Uploading is the process of you sending a file into a server (opposed to downloading, which is the process of you receiving a file from a server.)



Broswers are OK (and I use that term very loosely) for downloading files, but pretty lousy for uploading files.



You'll need a full-fledged FTP client in order to connec ot an FTP server so you can upload and download the files that you're wanting to do.



I recommend Filezilla. It's free, open-sourced, and fully functional. Google it for more info.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Just wanna say that you can install nothing in your PC to do that. If you have a browser, you can go to http://www.bossftp.com/, http://www.net2ftp.com/, https://fit.jupiterit.com/ , and some other web based ftp client. They allowed you to do most common FTP command with a clear GUI.



Try google http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=web+based+ftp&btnG=Search for more