How to Create a New Folder in cPanel and via Command Line Make it Rain Paper

Pre-requirements

• Access to your cPanel account or SSH for command line usage.
• Basic understanding of folder creation in cPanel or Linux command line.

Creating a New Folder Using cPanel File Manager

Once you have successfully created a web hosting account and logged in to your cPanel account, follow these steps to create a new folder using the File Manager:

1. Scroll down to the Files section and click on the File Manager icon.
2. In the toolbar, click + Folder to open the folder creation interface.
3. Enter the desired folder name in the New Folder Name text box (e.g., new_folder).
4. Specify the location where the folder should be created in the New folder will be created in: text box. The default location is usually public_html, but you can change it to any directory of your choice.
5. Click Create New Folder to complete the process.

Gotchas to Avoid

• Make sure to double-check the folder's location, especially when working in directories like public_html or other critical areas.
• Use a meaningful and descriptive folder name to keep your file structure organized.

Creating a New Folder Using the Command Line (SSH)

If you prefer to use the command line, here's how to create folders using SSH:

Step 1: Check Your Current Location

Before creating a folder, ensure that you're in the correct directory by using the pwd command:

pwd

The pwd command displays the current directory you're working in. You can also use:

echo $PWD

Step 2: Create a Folder

To create a folder in the current directory, use the mkdir command:

mkdir folder_name

Step 3: Create Multiple Folders

To create multiple folders at once, use the mkdir command followed by the folder names separated by spaces:

mkdir folder1 folder2 folder3

Step 4: Create Nested Directories

To create nested directories, use the -p flag, which ensures that the parent directories are created if they don't already exist:

mkdir -p parent_folder/child_folder/nested_folder

Gotchas to Avoid

• Be careful when using the mkdir command in system-critical directories. Make sure you are in the correct directory before creating folders.
• Use the -p flag to avoid errors when creating nested directories if the parent folder doesn't exist yet.

Creating folders in cPanel or via the command line is a simple and essential task for managing your web hosting file structure. Whether you use the File Manager for a visual approach or the command line for more advanced tasks, make sure you're in the correct directory and use meaningful folder names to keep your files organized.

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