How Do You Create a New Directory in Unix?
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How do I create a directory in Unix?

To create a directory in Linux, Unix, or any variant, use the mkdir Linux and Unix command. For example, below we are creating a new directory called hope in the current directory. Once the directory is created, you can use the cd command to change the directory and move into that directory.

How do you create a new directory in Linux?

Create Directory in Linux – ‘mkdir‘

The command is easy to use: type the command, add a space and then type the name of the new folder. So if you’re inside the “Documents” folder, and you want to make a new folder called “University,” type “mkdir University” and then select enter to create the new directory.

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