> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.mimeeq.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.mimeeq.com/api/files/create-directory.md).

# Create Directory

Create an empty media-library directory.

Use this to organize media before uploading files. Success returns 204 with no response body; list the parent directory to inspect its contents.

### Behaviour

System folders cannot be created.

Requires the `files:write` scope.

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Download selected library entries as a ZIP, or use Download PoD Assets for artwork attached to a saved product configuration.\n\n## What you can do\n\n| Task | Reference |\n| --- | --- |\n| Add a new directory | [Create Directory](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/create-directory) |\n| Find available files | [List Files](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/list-files) |\n| Rename file or directory | [Rename File or Directory](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/rename-file-or-directory) |\n| Remove file | [Delete File](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/delete-file) |\n| Move files or directories | [Move Files or Directories](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/move-files-or-directories) |\n| Copy files or directories | [Copy Files or Directories](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/copy-files-or-directories) |\n| Download pod assets | [Download PoD Assets](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/download-pod-assets) |\n| Upload file | [Upload File](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/upload-file) |\n| Download files as zip | [Download Files as ZIP](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/download-files-as-zip) |\n| Find matching files | [Search Files](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/search-files) |\n| Read one file details | [Get File Details](https://help.mimeeq.com/developers/files/get-file-details) |\n\n## Before you start\n\nYour API key needs `files:read` to read these resources. 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