The MKDIR Command

The mkdir (or md) command lets you create new directories right from the command line. Whether you need a single folder or a nested directory structure, mkdir has you covered. It's one of the essential building blocks for organizing files on your system.

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Try creating a new folder!

Build the command

mkdir

pathThe name or path of the directory to create. Use backslashes for nested paths.

Terminal

C:\Users\Student>mkdir MyFolder

Real-World Examples

Create a single folder:

Terminal

Directory of C:\Users\Student 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> . 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> .. 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> Documents 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> Downloads 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> Desktop 04/11/2026 08:20 AM 95 welcome.txt 04/11/2026 08:20 AM 13 file1.txt 2 File(s) 3 Dir(s)

C:\Users\Student>dir

Create a nested directory structure:

Terminal

Directory of C:\Users\Student\Projects 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> . 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> .. 0 File(s) 0 Dir(s)

C:\Users\Student>dir Projects

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What does the mkdir command do?

Deletes a folder

Creates a new directory

Moves a file

Lists files

The MKDIR Command

Real-World Examples

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