Bash mkdir - Make Directories
Using the mkdir Command
The mkdir command is used to create new directories.
It's a simple way to organize files into folders.
Basic Usage
To create a new directory, use mkdir directory_name:
Example
mkdir new_directoryOptions Overview
The mkdir command has several options to customize its behavior:
-p- Create parent directories as needed-v- Show a message for each created directory-m- Set file mode (permissions)
-p Option: Create Parent Directories
The -p option lets you create parent directories as needed.
Example: Create Parent Directories
mkdir -p parent/child-v Option: Verbose Output
The -v option prints a message for each directory created, which is helpful for tracking what happens.
Example: Verbose Output
mkdir -v new_directory
mkdir: created directory 'new_directory'-m Option: Set File Mode
The -m option allows you to set the file mode (permissions) for the new directories.
This is useful for ensuring the correct permissions are set at creation.
Example: Set File Mode
mkdir -m 755 new_directory
