# CreateFolder

> Creates a folder in the specified location. If a folder with the same name already exists at the specified path, the method does nothing. If a parent folder that does not exist is specified in the path, the entire path is created.

Creates a folder in the specified location. If a folder with the same name already exists at the specified path, the method does nothing. If a parent folder that does not exist is specified in the path, the entire path is created.

## Definition

**Namespace:** UiPath.Activities.System.API

**Assembly:** UiPath.System.Activities.Api (in UiPath.System.Activities.Api.dll)

## `CreateFolder(String)`

```
ILocalResource CreateFolder(
    string path
)
```

`path` [String](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.string) : The full path of the directory to be created.

## Return value

`ILocalResource`

A reference to the folder created by the activity.