mkdir
Creates a directory or subdirectory. Command extensions, which are enabled by default, allow you to use a single mkdir command to create intermediate directories in a specified path.
Note
This command is the same as the md command.
Syntax
mkdir [<drive>:]<path>
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
<drive>: |
Specifies the drive on which you want to create the new directory. |
<path> |
Specifies the name and location of the new directory. The maximum length of any single path is determined by the file system. This is a required parameter. |
| /? | Displays help at the command prompt. |
Examples
To create a directory named Directory1 within the current directory, type:
mkdir Directory1
To create the directory tree Taxes\Property\Current within the root directory, with command extensions enabled, type:
mkdir \Taxes\Property\Current
To create the directory tree Taxes\Property\Current within the root directory as in the previous example, but with command extensions disabled, type the following sequence of commands:
mkdir \Taxes
mkdir \Taxes\Property
mkdir \Taxes\Property\Current