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mkdir (Make Directories)

Explanation​

The mkdir command is used to create one or more new directories in Linux. It's an essential file management command used to organize files into folders.

Basic Syntax​

mkdir [OPTION]... DIRECTORY...

Common Flags and Options​

FlagDescription
-p, --parentsCreate parent directories as needed. No error if existing.
-v, --verbosePrint a message for each created directory.
-m, --mode=MODESet file mode (permissions), similar to chmod.

Real-world Examples​

  1. Create a single directory:

    mkdir new_folder
  2. Create multiple directories:

    mkdir dir1 dir2 dir3
  3. Create nested directories:

    mkdir -p parent/child/grandchild