• Introduction
• Basic Usage of mkdir
• Common Use Cases
• Advanced mkdir Techniques
• Common Errors
• Conclusion

Introduction

The mkdir command is used to create directories in Linux. It is a fundamental command for organizing files and directories.

Basic Usage of mkdir

Syntax

The basic syntax of mkdir is:

mkdir [options] directory_name

Example

To create a directory named “new_folder”:

mkdir new_folder

Common Use Cases

• Creating Nested Directories: Use the -p option to create parent directories as needed.

  mkdir -p parent/child/grandchild
  

Advanced mkdir Techniques

Setting Permissions

You can set permissions while creating a directory using the -m option.

mkdir -m 755 new_folder

Common Errors

• Directory Exists: If the directory already exists, you will receive an error.
• Permission Denied: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create a directory in the specified location.

Conclusion

Understanding the mkdir command is essential for effective file organization in Linux.