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^FTP FunctionsLast updated: Mon, 26 Oct 2026

ftp_mkdir

(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7, PHP 8)

ftp_mkdir — Creates a directory

Description

function ftp_mkdir(FTP\Connection $ftp, string $directory): string|false

Creates the specified directory on the FTP server.

Parameters

ftp

An FTP\Connection instance.

directory

The name of the directory that will be created.

Return Values

Returns the newly created directory name on success or false on error.

Errors/Exceptions

Emits an E_WARNING level error if the directory already exists or the relevant permissions prevent creating the directory.

Changelog

Version Description
8.1.0 The ftp parameter expects an FTP\Connection instance now; previously, a resource was expected.

Examples

Example #1 ftp_mkdir() example

<?php

$dir = 'www';

// set up basic connection
$ftp = ftp_connect($ftp_server);

// login with username and password
$login_result = ftp_login($ftp, $ftp_user_name, $ftp_user_pass);

// try to create the directory $dir
if (ftp_mkdir($ftp, $dir)) {
 echo "successfully created $dir\n";
} else {
 echo "There was a problem while creating $dir\n";
}

// close the connection
ftp_close($ftp);
?>

See Also


<ftp_mdtmftp_mlsd>
^FTP FunctionsLast updated: Mon, 26 Oct 2026