Definition:
When you need to make a directory to store a file or directory, you use this command. It also makes the directory in the recursive path for other directories.
Syntax:
$ mkdir [directory_name]
Example 1: Create a directory in the current folder
Command:
$ pwd
$ mkdir Ram
Output:
/project
Ram
Explanation:
- Use
pwdto check your current directory location. - Then, run the mkdir command with the folder name Ram to create a new directory inside the Project folder.
Example 2: Create a directory using full path (recursive)
Command:
$ pwd
$ mkdir /home/user/Desktop/Ram
Output:
/home/user/project
Ram
Explanation:
- Use the
pwdcommand to check your current directory location. - Once you know the path, you provide the full location where you want to create the new directory.
- Finally, run the mkdir command to create the Ram directory inside the Desktop folder.