mkdir

mkdir Command Options and Syntax Summary

Option / Syntax

Description

mkdir directory_name

Creates a directory in the current location

mkdir {dir1,dir2,dir3,dir4}

Creates multiple directories in the current location. Do not use spaces inside {}

mkdir –p directory/path/newdir

Creates a directory structure with the missing parent directories (if any)

mkdir –m777 directory_name

Creates a directory and sets full read, write, execute permissions for all users

mkdir –v directory_name(s)

Creates a directory in the current location

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