ftp_mkdir
(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7, PHP 8)
ftp_mkdir — Creates a directory
Description
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);
?>

