How to Upload Photos on the Net
Part of your Internet experience may include uploading and sharing photos online. By uploading your photos to an online host, you are sharing and showing them to the rest of the world. Various websites host your photos for free, including Photobucket, Imageshack and Flickr. These sites allow you to create albums and slide-shows displaying your photos. All types of photos and graphics are allowed, except those containing adult content. After uploading your photos, friends and family view your albums by visiting your album's unique Web address.
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Instructions
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Choose a host for your photos. Some options include: Photobucket, Imageshack, Flickr or Tinypic. These websites host photos free of charge. You may also create albums to organize your uploaded photos through these sites. Browse a few host websites to learn more about them and decide which host is best for you.
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Sign up for an account by clicking a link on the homepage that says "Sign Up," "Join," or another similar phrase. For example, Flickr's link says "Create Your Account." After clicking the link, a sign up form appears on the following page.
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Fill out the sign-up form and follow the instructions on the page. Flickr is part of Yahoo, so no sign-up form appears. Instead, a page asking you to log in to your Yahoo account appears because Flickr is a part of Yahoo. The sign-up page and process is different for each host. Follow the instructions on the screen and finish the sign up process. Now you can access account.
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Begin uploading photos by a clicking the link that says "Upload" or something similar. An upload box or a new page where you may browse files on your computer will appear. Browse through the files until you find a photo and select it. Finish by clicking "OK," "Upload" or something similar. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish uploading the photo.
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Create albums by clicking "Albums" or "Create New Album" or something similar. Album ideas might include: family, friends, children or pets. Albums allow you to organize your photos. Follow the instructions on the site to create albums and do other photo related tasks, such as create slide-shows or photo effects.
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Tips & Warnings
Browse your host's site to learn more about their services. Most photo hosts have a help section, along with a frequently asked questions section, to help if you become confused or have questions. These helpful links are often located at the very top or bottom of the homepage.
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