Exploring mkdir - Linux Commands

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What is mkdir?

mkdir stands for “make directory”. It is a command-line utility in Unix and Unix-like operating systems used to create directories (folders) within the file system.

How to use mkdir with examples

  • Creating one directory:
Terminal window
mkdir directory1

You can you use -v option to make mkdir more verbose, showing each directory as it is created.

Terminal window
mkdir -v directory1
# created directory 'directory1'

If you want to create a directory name like my awesome directory

Terminal window
mkdir "my awesome directory"
  • Creating more than one directories:
Terminal window
mkdir directory1 directory2 directory3
  • Creating nested directories

You can create directories with in directories with the -p or -parents option.

Terminal window
mkdir -p parent_directory/child_directory

Additionally, you can use the man command to view detailed information about mkdir and its various options.

Terminal window
man mkdir

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