System command

mkdir command

Create a directory; command extensions can create intermediate directories.

Availability: Microsoft Learn command reference spanning Windows client and Windows Server releases; some entries are legacy, role-specific, optional-feature or interactive subcommands.中文

Documented syntax

mkdir [<drive>:]<path>

The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.

Examples

Example usage for mkdir.

mkdir logs\archive

Parameters, options and clauses

Option / clause	Description
`[<drive>:]<path>`	Specify the drive and directory path to create; command extensions allow intermediate directories.
`/?`	Display command help or the supported command-line usage.

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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