# Create Directory This action can be used to create a new directory to a specific location. ## **Properties** ![](https://649489153-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MSSr3DfBuOYIkk2T9ec%2F-Mfc04eFpvR_2Y4Kai69%2F-MfgHKo0sU83V9cIQQi_%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=1ccec29f-7a3b-4ecc-bd51-5004788bfdf6) ### **Input** * **Folder Path**: set the path to the location where the new folder will be created. ### **Misc** * **Display Name**: action display name in your implementation project. * **Wait Before**: number milliseconds robot to wait before executing the action. * **Wait After:** number milliseconds robot to wait until moving to the next action. * **Abort on Error**: True/False * **Retry Times**: Specifies the number of times to retry an action if it doesn't end successfully. Default value 0 (no retry); Use -1 if you want to retry indefinitely. ## **Use Case** ### **Potential Use Cases** * Create a new folder where to place processed invoices * Create a new folder containing reports for the last period * Create a new folder where to place log files ### **Examples of Using Create Directory** **Example** In the following example, the robot will create a new folder named **CreateDirecory** on a given path. Watch the robot in action: {% embed url="" %} You can see how the **Create Directory** activity is used in an example that incorporates multiple activities. You can check and download the example from here: {% file src="" %} Create Directory sample project {% endfile %} The article doesn't fully answer your question, or you want to find out more? Ask your question in comments, on our community forum, or contact our support team or your account manager. Whatever works for you, your question will find its answer soon!