Upload

As the term indicates, to upload is the exact opposite of download. A network point of view may define it as the act of transmitting a file to be received in a different location. Individuals who share images on the web upload those files over the network. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a very essential part of both uploading and downloading. This account grants users permission to access the site, as well as the directory where the file will be stored. The upload procedure also takes place in day to day email functions. Files that are to be attached to an email message must be uploaded from the computer’s hard drive. When a user hits the send button, it is simply transmitted, not uploaded, to the recipient’s inbox. Upload is often used very loosely in regard to function, but is easily defined. It simply refers to the sender’s role while download explains the recipient.