Linux Basic Commands: mkdir | OpenPath Education

Linux provides a set of powerful and commonly used commands to interact with the system efficiently. The `cd` command is used to change directories, while `ls` lists the contents of a directory. To clear the terminal screen, the `clear` command is used. The `mkdir` command helps create new folders, and `pwd` shows the current working directory. The `rm` command is used to remove files or directories, and `touch` is used to create empty files. To edit or view text files directly in the terminal, `vi` is a powerful editor. The `/` symbol represents the root directory, which is the top level of the Linux filesystem. To manage users, `adduser` is used to create a new user, and `userdel` is used to delete an existing one. The `history` command displays a list of previously executed commands, allowing users to track or reuse them easily. These commands form the foundation for working effectively in a Linux environment.

5. mkdir

`mkdir` Command in Linux

mkdir stands for "make directory".
It is used to create a new folder (directory) in the Linux file system.

🔹 Basic Syntax:

mkdir [directory_name]

🔹 Examples:

✅ 1. Create a single directory

mkdir myfolder

👉 Creates a folder named myfolder in the current directory.

✅ 2. Create multiple directories at once

mkdir folder1 folder2 folder3

👉 Creates three folders in the current location.

✅ 3. Create nested directories (with `-p` option)

mkdir -p projects/linux/scripts

👉 Creates the full path, including parent folders if they don’t exist.

🔹 Verify the creation:

Use ls to list and confirm:

ls

🔹 Example in Practice:

cd ~
mkdir practice
cd practice
mkdir -p linux/directory1
ls -R

👉 This creates a structure like:

practice/
└── linux/
    └── directory1/

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