mkdir -p

Create directories including parent directories. The -p flag creates parent directories as needed.

Primary Syntax

$ mkdir -p /opt/app/data

Example Usage

mkdir -p /var/www/html/assets/css

• Use man mkdir to read the full manual

• Add --help flag for quick options reference

• Combine with | less for paginated output

Submitted by: admin

Added: 2/9/2026