UNIX Basic commands: mkdir
The mkdir command creates a single directories or multiple directories.
Syntax
The syntax for the mkdir command is:
mkdir [options] directories
Options
Option | Description |
---|---|
-m mode | Sets the access mode for the new directory. |
-p | If the parent directories don't exist, this command creates them. |
Example
mkdir -m 444 tech mkdir -p tech/net/faqs
* Please note that there are many flavors of UNIX, so if in doubt, consult your man pages.
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