# Create Folder

> Create a folder inside the selected parent folder.

## Description

Create a folder inside the selected parent folder.

## Project compatibility

Windows | Cross-platform

## Configuration

* **Connection** - The connection established in Integration Service. Access the dropdown menu to choose, add, or manage connections.
* Select **Switch to object view** to explore and map your data using the [Data Mapping editor](https://docs.uipath.com/studio-web/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/configuring-activities#data-mapping-editor).
* **Parent folder** - The parent folder of the folder to be created. This field supports `IResource` type input. Use the Folder ![docs image](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/activities/latest-docs-image-368186-c83aa086-df07193d.webp) icon to browse your Citrix ShareFile folders.
* **Folder name** - The name of the folder. This field supports `String` type input.
* **Description** - Folder description. This field supports `String` type input.

### Manage Properties

Use the **Manage Properties** wizard to configure or use any of the object's standard or custom fields. You can select fields to add them to the activity canvas. The added standard or custom fields are available in the **Properties** panel (in Studio Desktop) or under **Show additional properties** (in Studio Web).

### Additional properties

* **Overwrite existing** - Whether to overwrite an existing folder. Boolean value.

#### Output

* **Folder ID** - The ID of the new folder. Automatically generated output variable.
* **Folder** - Automatically generated output variable.