Files & folders

Linux mkdir command

Create a directory. The -p flag also creates missing parent directories.

Availability: Common Linux commands; shell built-ins and external implementations may differ by distribution.中文

Syntax

mkdir [OPTION]... DIRECTORY...

Examples

Create a directory tree, including missing parents.

mkdir -p ~/projects/demo/src

Create a directory with mode 750.

mkdir -m 750 private-data

Parameters, options and clauses

Option / clause	Description
`-p, --parents`	Create missing parent directories; do not fail if they exist.
`-m, --mode=MODE`	Set permissions using a symbolic or numeric mode.
`-v, --verbose`	Print a message for each created directory.
`-Z`	Set the SELinux security context on created directories.

Safety note

Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.

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