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Create a directory.

Copy-ready commandNew-Item
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path C:\Reports

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
Permissions
Varies by command
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic example

Create a directory.

New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path C:\Reports

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7 is installed and available in your current shell.