(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7, PHP 8)
ftp_mkdir — Creates a directory
ftp_mkdir(FTP\Connection $ftp, string $directory): string|false
Creates the specified directory on the FTP server.
ftpAn FTP\Connection instance.
directoryThe name of the directory that will be created.
Returns the newly created directory name on success or false on error.
Emits an E_WARNING level error if the directory already exists or the relevant permissions prevent creating the directory.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 8.1.0 | The ftp parameter expects an FTP\Connection instance now; previously, a resource was expected. |
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);
?>
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