mkdir

mkdir (Make Directory): The mkdir command in Linux is used to create new directories. You can create one or multiple directories at a time, specify the directory’s permissions, or even create parent directories if they don’t exist.

Basic Usage:

• mkdir <directory_name>: Creates a new directory with the specified name.
• Example: mkdir new_folder

Common Options:

• mkdir -p <path/to/directory>: Creates the specified directory and any necessary parent directories that don’t exist.
• Example: mkdir -p /home/user/projects/new_folder
• mkdir -m <permissions> <directory_name>: Creates the directory with specific permissions.
• Example: mkdir -m 755 new_folder creates the directory with rwxr-xr-x permissions.

Example:

mkdir my_directory

This command creates a directory named my_directory in the current working directory.

Example with Parent Directories:

mkdir -p /home/user/documents/reports/2024

This command creates the entire path, including any missing parent directories (documents, reports, 2024).

The mkdir command is fundamental for organizing files and directories in a Linux environment, allowing you to build directory structures easily.